INCIDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Jack, Indy, Lennie, Sully, and Holmes
The dogs are utilized in a variety of
community in August of 2019. These five
critical incidents. Their presence helps
were introduced to the FCPD and the
situations, including responding to
community members who suffer from past trauma.
reduce the effects of traumatic events for
Incident Support Services (ISS) has
community members.
striving to provide mental health services
Over the course of a two-year pilot
The FCPD’s goal is to reduce the fear and
through retirement.
the dogs to meet the ADA (Americans
events. The dogs also play a role in
popular puppies have been in training as
service dogs to support both Department personnel and the community.
program, officers devote time training With Disabilities Act) service dog
requirements. The program is made
possible through a partnership with First Responder Canine (FRK9), a nonprofit
both our first responders, and impacted
anxiety that often accompany difficult
fostering community relationships with
frequent visits to neighborhoods, schools, local events, etc.
organization which has provided FCPD
The addition of these service dogs
expenses, including medical care.
and assistance to employees and
with the dogs, and covered associated
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provides an opportunity to bring comfort
become an integral part of the FCPD,
and wellbeing to officers from recruit
