Best deal humans ever made.

[Professur]

CALGARY -- In what's believed to be a Canadian first, a child sexual assault complainant will be allowed to have a police dog act as her "support person" during testimony.

Crown attorney Rosalind Greenwood made the unprecedented request Wednesday on behalf of a seven-year-old girl allegedly abused by her father.

"It might be the first application of this kind in Canada," Greenwood told Judge Bruce Millar.

But Greenwood said the process is commonplace in the U.S., where at least 21 states have allowed support dogs for young witnesses.

Millar agreed Hawk, a four-year-old Labrador with the Victim's Assistance Unit, can sit with the girl and her nine-year-old brother, when they testify against their dad in December.

Greenwood said the police unit is still getting the children familiar with Hawk and it will be up to them if they want the animal by their side.

"You might be the first dog in Canada, Hawk, to be a court-ordered comfort dog," Millar told the canine, addressing him directly.

Sgt. Brent Hutt told the judge the animal has been used by Calgary police for about a year to assist in situations where a victim might be consoled by the dog's presence.

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“Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made. ”

― Roger A. Caras

 

[the pawn]

I hope Hawk can help these kids out and be of some comfort to them.

Treat your dog with respect and love, you have to true friend for life.

 

[TexasRaceLady]

Dog have been used here in the U.S. for some time. They seem to really help the little ones.

 

[be9ak7ts16]

May I be half the person my dog thinks I am. Have no idea who said that but it's fitting