Some wet-nosed visitors helped emergency dispatchers at the Boston Police Department celebrate National Public Safety Week.
A group of therapy dogs stopped by the department’s 911 call center “ to show their appreciation, love and support for all of our call takers and dispatchers,” police said in a statement.
Dispatchers, who last year handled nearly 650,000 emergency calls, are on the front lines of public safety in Boston.
“Our call takers and dispatchers really don’t get enough credit for the work they do,” Commissioner William Evans said in the statement. “Each and every day they’re handling high stress calls with poise, calm and professionalism.”
The dogs were sent from Dogs Building Opportunities for Nurturing and Emotional Support — also known as Dog B.O.N.E.S., police said.
Photos of the visit posted on the department’s website show dispatchers smiling as they gave paw shakes to their new furry friends as well as back and neck scratches.
The dogs wore colored vests from Dog B.O.N.E.S. and “were a big hit” among the dispatchers, police said.
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