KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — Kannapolis police have a new K-9 on the force, but the Bernedoodle won’t go out to hunt criminals.
Five-month-old Millie is the department’s first therapy dog. Her handler told Channel 9′s Erika Jackson it’s a little step that has a big impact.
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“It’s getting that comfort, getting that relief, getting that connection in real time,” Lt. Justin Smith said.
>> How the Kannapolis Police Department will benefit from its first therapy dog, in the video at the top of the page.
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