DEDHAM, MA Dedham's police dog is living up to her name and proving to be a gem in the department. Ruby, the Dedham Police Department Community Resource Dog, is officially a licensed therapy dog and has successfully completed her public access test.<\/p>\n
Ruby joined the department last year in January, through a Grant from the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office. She was named through a contest by the students at the Dedham Middle School. The DA's Office developed the grant program with students and children in mind, to provide a resource dog trained to help respond to trauma and stress, and to build relationships with local law enforcement.<\/p>\n
Ruby is still working on her training but is also busy with her visits to Dedham schools. <\/p>\n
\"A lot of kids know her and love when she shows up in class,\" said Officer Sullivan, the School Resource Officer based out of Dedham Middle School.<\/p>\n
Officer Jason Sullivan will take Ruby to each of the schools every week and have her interact with the students.<\/p>\n
\"Ruby has been a great ice-breaker and conversation starter with the kids and has helped to develop bonds with the Dedham Police,\" said Officer Sullivan.<\/p>\n
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