Two-year-old black lab called Beacon will serve as an ‘operational-stress intervention dog’
His official title is operational-stress intervention dog — he can sense anxiety and comfort both police officers and members of the public with his friendly, calming presence.
He’s also a first for police on Vancouver Island, and was donated to the force by Wounded Warriors Canada in partnership with Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs — a division of B.C. Guide Dogs. Saanich media officer Const. Markus Anastasiades said Beacon is part of a “very progressive” program that officers believe in. He has a bed right outside Anastasiades’ office, and stays at the department during the day before going home with his main handler, civilian staff member Lynn George, at night and on weekends.He said there was plenty of interest among staff in being Beacon’s main and secondary handlers. The only expense with having him is regular care and feeding.
He can also be of help when victims of crime and survivors of sexualized offences are being interviewed, he said.
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