New Hampshire Agency Adds Police Dog to Reduce Stress for Victims and Officers

The Hancock (NH) Police Department has added a brown Labrador Retriever to the ranks, but the dog will not be tasked with sniffing out drugs or fleeing suspects.

K-9 "Rookie" will instead be on hand to help as a comfort dog to provide emotional support for individuals dealing with traumatic incidents, according to the Union Leader.

Chief Andrew Wood told the newspaper he will be an ambassador for the police department.

Boonefield Labradors and Chief Andrew Wood will cover the cost of the 11-week-old puppy.

The new member of Hancock's police force is settling in.

Rookie is slowly getting used to the job by sleeping under the chief's desk and riding along with officers.

Soon, he'll be fitted for his uniform and badge.

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