LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)—The East Lansing Police Division (ELPD) has welcomed a brand new consolation canine as a part of two new well being and wellness initiatives for officers.
Silas is a 6-month-old golden doodle presently coaching along with his handler, Hannah Peterson, a police social employee. He’ll work part-time till he will get snug on the police station. His foremost accountability might be comforting and supporting ELPD officers.
ELPD says the neighborhood will be capable to meet Salis at his first public occasion, “Painting with Police” on Feb. 22, 2025. This occasion might be hosted on the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Rd.
The second initiative will introduce a brand new well being and wellness app, Cordico. The app might be accessible to all present police division members, their households and retirees.
The app will present 24/7, confidential, easy-to-use wellness options, and sources together with a toolkit addressing greater than 60 psychological and bodily well being subjects, corresponding to fatigue, suicide prevention and alcohol abuse; psychological well being self-assessments; movies; and guides on yoga, mindfulness, vitamin and extra mentioned ELPD in a information launch despatched to six Information.