The Vernon Hills Police Department has retired its comfort canine, just over a year after it joined the force, after the village deemed the dog as “unsuitable.” The Vernon Hills Village Board passed an ordinance last week authorizing the transfer of ownership for Billie, a labrador mix. The board said that Billie had been deemed […]
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Grayslake Police Department announces addition of Jake the comfort dog to aid officers, community
The Grayslake Police Department announced they have added a new police canine, who is “extremely friendly and engaging,” to be their department’s comfort dog. The Village of Grayslake and the Grayslake Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 299 said they recently partnered with Canines for Comfort. The police department received a golden retriever mix named Jake, […]
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Vernon Hills Police Department announces new addition of wellness support dog Billie
The Vernon Hills Police Department has announced its newest addition, Billie, a comfort dog that will help crime victims and people affected by traumatic incidents. The department made the announcement of the wellness support dog during an assembly with Hawthorn District 73 students. The addition of the comfort dog was due, in part, to a […]