Officer Matt Cohen has worked with the Williston Police Department for over a decade. His most recent role is not one you often hear about. Ofc. Cohen is the handler for K-9 Duke, Vermont's first law enforcement comfort dog.

This episode dives into what its like being a K-9 handler for a comfort dog and what the program means to the community at large. Ofc. Cohen and I talk everything from origins of the program, training, how the program is used now and what the potential future of the program is.

Do you want to learn more about the K-9 Comfort Dog program or if you want more information about K-9 Duke and/or Officer Matt Cohen, reach out: mcohen@willistonpdvt.org

Do you need a K-9 Comfort Dog service and live in New England? Reach out to Williston PD via their non emergency line at 802-878-6611.

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