Lazy Police Pup Sleeps Through His Entire Swearing-In Ceremony
‘Brody,’ the latest addition to the therapy dog team at the Bristol Police Department in Rhode Island, USA, is poised for a significant debut as the week commences. Despite his tender age of three months, this adorable pup arose bright and early, yet managed to snooze through his official induction ceremony on his inaugural day of duty.
It’s quite likely that Brody spent the preceding night tossing and turning with nerves, anticipating the gravity of his momentous debut.
Brody’s handler, Officer Keith Medeiros, told The Dodo :
“He dedicates ample hours to indulging in play and rest. If he’s not engaged in play, he’s usually found dozing, and managing his extensive nap schedule poses quite a task.”
School resource officer, Medeiros, presented an innovative idea to introduce a therapy dog to the team, deviating from the department’s original intention of adding a drug detection or bomb-sniffing canine.
Brody became a part of the unit in March, a challenging time to acclimate a dog socially given the prevalent practice of social distancing among everyone.
According to Medeiros :
“We aim for maximum visibility while adhering to social distancing protocols,” she emphasized.
Meanwhile, Brody’s timely arrival served as a much-needed balm, alleviating the tension and anxiety that permeated the atmosphere.
According to Medeiros :
“People, especially those in law enforcement, harbor genuine concerns. Merely taking a leisurely walk through the precinct alongside Brody has a remarkable effect—it uplifts spirits and fosters a sense of well-being. There’s an innate desire to shower him with affection, a gesture that uplifts everyone’s mood significantly.
What’s truly remarkable is that Brody doesn’t even need to be awake to fulfill his role effectively.
Brody effortlessly ingratiated himself with his new comrades on the day he was formally introduced.
According to Medeiros :
“We positioned him gently on the desk, where he promptly drifted into a peaceful slumber.”
The police department shared Brody’s ceremony video on Facebook, garnering an impressive 285,000 views in no time.
While Medeiros acknowledges the ideal scenario would have been Brody staying awake, he didn’t hesitate to administer the oath for the dozing puppy.
Brody, ever aware of his own irresistible charm, sympathizes with the exhaustion of being utterly adorable.
