Dedham Praises Police Therapy Dog Ruby On Training Progress

DEDHAM, MA — Dedham's police dog is living up to her name and proving to be a gem in the department. Ruby, the Dedham Police Department Community Resource Dog, is officially a licensed therapy dog and has successfully completed her public access test.

Ruby joined the department last year in January, through a Grant from the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office. She was named through a contest by the students at the Dedham Middle School. The DA’s Office developed the grant program with students and children in mind, to provide a resource dog trained to help respond to trauma and stress, and to build relationships with local law enforcement.

Ruby is still working on her training but is also busy with her visits to Dedham schools.

“A lot of kids know her and love when she shows up in class,” said Officer Sullivan, the School Resource Officer based out of Dedham Middle School.

Officer Jason Sullivan will take Ruby to each of the schools every week and have her interact with the students.

“Ruby has been a great ice-breaker and conversation starter with the kids and has helped to develop bonds with the Dedham Police,” said Officer Sullivan.