Local police department welcomes new community engagement and support canine [Video]

AMHERST, N.Y. — The Amherst Police Department welcomed a new Community Engagement and Support Canine named Manny. 

He will have several missions to perform once he is trained. 

Scott Chamberlin is the Amherst Police Department‘s Chief. He said, “Policing is a stressful job, so officers deal with a lot of stress, day to day, call to call, so it’s important they have support, No. 1, from the department and through mental health counseling and availability.”

Manny will be able to create positive connections. He will work not only inside the department comforting officers, including “critical incidents,” but also outside the department. 

He will be able to provide emotional support for for citizens who are in a crisis or offer comfort to victims of crime.

David Solak is Manny’s handler.

“We’ve had other canines, but he’s going to have a different …