Title
Special Recognition - Introduction of Semper, Olympia Police Department Therapy Dog
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Recognize the Olympia Police Department Therapy Dog
Report
Issue:
Whether to recognize and introduce to the community Semper, OPD Therapy Dog.
Staff Contact:
Laura N. H. Wohl, Administrative Services Manager, Olympia Police Department
360.753.8214
Presenter(s):
Laura N. H. Wohl, Administrative Services Manager, Olympia Police Department
Madison Sola Del Vigo, Program Assistant & Therapy Dog Handler, Olympia Police Department
Background and Analysis:
The Olympia Police Department is implementing a Therapy Dog program to provide comfort services to victims, witnesses, and others who are impacted by crime. The handler, Madison Sola Del Vigo, will be training the K9, Semper, until he can be certified as a Therapy Dog after age 2. During his training, Semper will be present in the police station and will be visiting frequently with the community.
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