Winnebago County Sheriff's Office introduces K9 Gracie, a Facility Dog, to aid in comforting staff and inmates while also participating in the STAR Program.

Winnebago County Sheriff's Office has added K9 Gracie, a 7-month-old standard poodle, to its team as a Facility Dog. Gracie and Deputy Devin Wilson will provide comfort and reduce anxiety and stress among correctional officers, police officers, staff, victims, witnesses, and inmates in the Corrections Division. Additionally, they will be a part of the Sheriff's Office STAR Program, a sobriety-assisted treatment program aimed at assisting participants in accessing support and resources to succeed.

February 08, 2024
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