The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office swore in three new members of the agency’s victim services K-9 teams.
Three dogs, a Labrador retriever, a poodle and a border collie/poodle mix have been professionally trained to help victims of sexual and physical abuse, domestic violence and human trafficking. While primarily serving children, the K-9s will also support people with disabilities and family members of homicide victims at all of the 14 Los Angeles County courthouses.
“These K-9s are heroes of the DA’s Office, providing immeasurable strength and support to children and other vulnerable victims as they navigate the criminal justice system in the aftermath of horrific, life-altering crimes,” District Attorney Nathan Hochman said…