By GARETT VALCOURT
According to the Holmes District School Board, School Resource Officers (SROs) from the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office recently visited after-school programs across the district to provide students with information about law enforcement canine units.
During the visits, deputies introduced students to their canine partners and explained the roles and responsibilities of therapy dogs and detection dogs. Students learned about the training required for a dog to become a certified therapy animal, including the standards that must be met for full public access as outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The deputies also discussed the function of detection dogs and the training process involved in preparing these animals for service in school and community settings. The sessions included live demonstrations of the dogs’ skills and a meet-and-greet opportunity for students to interact with the animals and their handlers.
The Holmes District School Board emphasized the importance of its partnership with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office in promoting safety and educational outreach in local schools.
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