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Gilroy Police therapy dog 'Maui' credited with calming students, supporting victim interviews; pilot costs modest so far
Summary
Six months after deployment, Gilroy PD’s therapy dog Maui has been used at schools, crime-victim interviews and community events. The department reported 23 public events, nine documented cortisol-alert responses and roughly $4,383 in operating costs over six months.
The Gilroy Police Department on Aug. 4 presented a six‑month update on its therapy-dog pilot program, highlighting use at schools, interviews with crime victims and community events and reporting modest first‑half operating costs.
Captain Luke Powell said Maui, the department’s therapy canine, was adopted from a shelter and trained through Operation Freedom Paws. Since early 2025, Maui has regularly visited Gilroy Unified School District campuses, attended 23…
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