LPS welcomes new K-9 to Victim/Witness Services team

“We are incredibly grateful to Dogs With Wings and their many volunteers who contributed to training and caring for Kourt. She is the perfect addition to our unit. We are excited to share that a key part of Kourt’s role, one that is unique to our program, will be supporting police staff in alignment with the philosophy that you can’t pour from an empty cup. We know to best support victims it is critical we have a healthy team – both sworn and civilian.”

Kourt has received extensive training through the Lions Foundation of Canada in Ontario and Dogs with Wings in Alberta, both accredited by Assistance Dogs International to provide a variety of service, facility, and companion dogs.

Miranda Jordan-Smith, CEO of Dogs with Wings, says facility dogs such as Kourt are trained to work with a handler to serve numerous people.

“Dogs with Wings is proud to place Kourt with the Lethbridge Police Service, knowing Kourt will be of service to individuals, the legal system, and the community at large. We commend the Lethbridge Police Service for adding a facility dog to their force, recognizing the value and vital support Kourt will bring.”

Kourt will begin her new role on Monday, March 28, 2022.

Before beginning her official duties, Kourt will spend her first two weeks on the job getting to know her new team members.

by David Opinko

LPS welcomes new K-9 to Victim/Witness Services team

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