On Tuesday, October 6, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Eve (St. John's Lutheran - Lombard, Illinois), LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Asher (Faith Lutheran - Lake Forest, Illinois), Hannah (LCC Staff), Julia (King of Glory - Elgin, Illinois), and LCC K-9 Comfort Dog-in-Training Benjamin were present at National Night Out event in Glendale Heights, Illinois.

The K-9s brought lots of love and joy to the participants and Police Officers attending this crime prevention awareness event.

On Tuesday, July 28, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Julia (King of Glory - Elgin, Illinois) participated in the DuPage Sheriff's “Interactions With Police: A Guide to a Positive Encounter” course.

The highly detailed course sets expectations for young drivers with Autism regarding any driving encounters they may have with police. After a brief introduction by Sheriff James Mendrick and Cpl. Terri Albright the teen drivers headed outside to the parking deck and participated in mock traffic stops.

The simulated stops included lights, sirens, varying reasons for the stop and any other scenarios the drivers could expect. In addition to the deputies making the simulated stops, the young drivers were coached by a deputy positioned in the rear of vehicle being “stopped.”

During the event Julia Comfort Dog was present to provide support, compassion and love to the participants.

On Friday, July 24, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Julia (King of Glory - Elgin, Illinois) and her law enforcement handler visited with the inmates at DuPage County Jail, Illinois, providing a calm comfort, unconditional love and good ears.

"I listened as they read books to their children. The stories were recorded on tape to then be sent along with the book to their child/children. The books are donated by SCARCE (School & Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education)."

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” - Matthew 5:16

Lat week, LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Peace (Trinity - Orlando, Florida) visited the Orange County Sheriff's Office. These brave people serve our community, keeping us safe from harm and danger. Thank you for your service! May God continue to bless them and keep them safe!

"Blessed are the peacekeepers, for they shall by called the children of God." Matthew 5:9

On Saturday, June 27, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Elijah (Our Redeemer - Wichita Falls, Texas) visited the Wichita Falls Police Communications Center to bring the dispatchers lunch, and thank them for their service.
 
It was a blessing to spend some time with them, and offer comfort to these first responders.