The Summit Police Department now has a therapy dog to support officer wellness and provide comfort to crime victims and children visiting the department.
Jasper St. Patrick, a 3-year-old Goldendoodle certified as a therapy dog, made his first official visit to the department in December. His handler, Cynthia Hernandez, a Summit School District 104 school board member, volunteers her time alongside him.
Chief Mel Ortiz said the partnership addresses a critical need…