City hires dog

https://denverite.com/2018/12/27/city-hires-dog/

The newest employee at the Denver District Attorney’s Office is making a lot of noise despite being the quietest member of the staff.

His name is Rylan, and on Thursday, the facility dog was introduced by District Attorney Beth McCann and his handler, Senior Deputy District Attorney Jason Kramer. Rylan, a two-year-old Labrador/Golden Retriever mix was mostly calm and quiet — as he’s trained to be — during his introduction inside the Rose Andom Center. The family justice center specializes in assisting domestic violence victims and is one of several places Rylan will work in to assist adults and children.

It was McCann’s idea to bring a facility dog to her office. McCann said the office applied to receive a dog about a year and a half before they finally got Rylan.

On Thursday, Rylan sported a little vest and was outfitted with a tiny Denver Police badge.

“We are using Rylan to soothe and comfort people who have been victimized, survivors of crimes, particularly children,” McCann said. “His work consists of coming to places like Rose Andom Center and just being present when — particularly children — have to describe really traumatic incidents.”