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ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ALDERS OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE SERVICE TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM PUPPIES BEHIND BARS OF A COMFORT/SERVICE DOG AND TRAINING; AND A DONATION FROM FOR CAMERON TO PAY FOR FOOD, SUPPLIES, VETERINARY BILLS, AND ALSO TO PROVIDE NEEDED ITEMS FOR THE LIFE OF THE DOG.
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WHEREAS, the City of New Haven through its Department of Police Service (NHPD) seeks to promote community policing strategies that maintain public safety; and
WHEREAS, first responders face physically and mentally challenging situations every day, often leading to anxiety, depression, and feeling overwhelmed and under-supported. These feelings have a negative impact on work performance and family life; and
WHEREAS, service animals have been successfully used in police and fire departments by providing emotional support, with the following outcomes: reduction of stress and anxiety, lowered blood pressure and slower breathing; improved mood; and increased productivity due to better mood and mental state. One first responder stated "We are tasked with things that push us to our limits and having a dog brings some type of normalcy back into our lives. Having that comfort is absolutely therapeutic," and
WHEREAS, the NHPD believes a comfort/service dog will provide much needed support to officers and employees and the community; and
WHEREAS, Puppies Behind Bars is a non-profit organization in New York City that breeds and trains Labrador retrievers. Dogs are trained by prison inmates for first responders and wounded war veterans, as well as explosive-detection canines for law enforcement. Puppies enter prison at age 8 weeks and live with their inmate puppy-raisers for two years. As the puppies mature into well-loved, well-behaved dogs, their raisers learn what it means to contribute to society; and.
WHEREAS, Puppies Behind Bars has agreed to donate a trained comfort/service dog to the Department for our first responder/employee wellne...
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