The U.S. Capitol Police Are Adding An Emotional Support Dog To The Force
3 years, 7 months ago

The U.S. Capitol Police Are Adding An Emotional Support Dog To The Force

NPR  

The U.S. Capitol Police Are Adding An Emotional Support Dog To The Force toggle caption U.S. Capitol Police The U.S. Capitol Police have added a four-legged officer to their ranks. Two-year-old Lila, a black Labrador retriever, will serve as the department's full-time emotional support animal. Two other officers, one from the Capitol Police and another from the D.C. police, died by suicide days after. Enlarge this image toggle caption U.S. Capitol Police U.S. Capitol Police Lila's first day on the job will be July 5.

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