On Tuesday, Copper, a Comfort Dog from the Boston Police Department, visited the early childhood classes at Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy. The visit offered students and faculty a chance to learn about Copper's role in law enforcement, according to the Boston Police Department.
The students returned from holiday break and were greeted by Copper, a Comfort Dog. The Bureau of Community Engagement explained Copper's role and how Comfort Dogs help build connections between law enforcement and the community, as reported by the Boston Police Department.
Children learned about Copper's training, which started in March of the previous year, and how she is prepared to be a Comfort Dog, as stated by the Boston Police Department. The Bureau of Community Engagement said, "Thank you to the Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy for welcoming Copper and helping us kick off 2025 the right way!"
