Livonia Police Department seeking public's help in naming its newest puppy

LIVONIA, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - There's a new officer in Livonia and he is a 12-month-old Golden Doodle puppy in need of a name.

The Livonia Police Department shared a post on Facebook, asking the community's help in naming the newest member to the force.

Police say the puppy is joining its handler Sgt. Stacy Hayne in the Office of Professional Standards.

Therapy Dog
The Livonia Police Department is thrilled to announce our newest recruit! This 12-week-old Golden Doodle puppy will be the department’s first Police Therapy Dog! This little guy has joined his handler, Sergeant Stacy Hayne, in the Office of Professional Standards. His primary functions will include engagement with the community, providing comfort in assisting with interviews involving children or victims of traumatic events as well as offering support to the Livonia first responders after critical incidents. The puppy joins our crisis clinician, Caitlin Witt, in our efforts to provide the best possible assistance to those in need of support. There is just one thing left to do……our puppy needs a name! Please look for an additional post on how to help us pick a name.
Posted by Livonia Police Department on Friday, August 19, 2022

His role includes engagement with the community, providing comfort in assisting with interview involving children or victims of traumatic events, and offering support to first responders in Livonia after critical incidents.

Anyone who wants to vote on a name can choose either Duke, Waldo, Cooper, Otis and Chase.

Click here to vote, which ends 8 a.m. on Wednesday.

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