NYPD Finally Includes Therapy Dogs in Their Program to Fight Job-Related Stress

Police officers, like military servicemen, aren’t exempted from experiencing trauma on the job. Some get stressed over street violence while others find it hard to sleep at night due to unsolved murders. In the light of the George Floyd protests, police officers, especially beat cops who are just out doing routine patrols, have been subjected to assault and harassment.

During a brainstorming session of the NYPD, the brass has decided to add two new unlikely detectives to the Employee Assistance Unit. The new members, Jenny and Piper are Labrador Retrievers that will provide mental and emotional therapy to NYPD officers.

Lt. Janna Salisbury, head of the  NYPD’s EAU, said the therapy dogs and their handlers “will respond to critical incidents involving on and off-duty members of the department… breaking down traditional mental health barriers, reducing stigmas that often prevent officers from seeking care.”

Souce: Borneo Bulletin

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