The Lawrenceville Police Department has unveiled a first for Gwinnett County: K9 Rowan, a 7-month-old Goldendoodle, is joining the force as a Community Wellness Dog. This initiative is a bold step to improve mental health support for first responders and deepen connections between police and the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s Happening:<\/strong> K9 Rowan, nicknamed \u201cRo,\u201d is a trained therapy dog specializing in emotional support. Whether it\u2019s comforting individuals in crisis, visiting schools, or lightening the mood at community events, Rowan is here to bring calm and connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why It Matters:<\/strong> Police Chief John Mullin says Rowan is part of a bigger mission. “We\u2019re excited to introduce K9 Rowan as part of our dedicated mission of building a safer Lawrenceville through community engagement and professional police services,” Mullin said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Who Made it Happen:<\/strong> The program is a collaboration with Tails of Hope and Coco\u2019s Cupboard, Inc., organizations dedicated to animal-assisted care. Their support turned this vision into reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s Next:<\/strong> Rowan\u2019s calendar is already filling up with appearances at community events and school visits. Residents can look forward to meeting the new four-legged team member at upcoming gatherings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n