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Workplace Violence Down Since K-9s Joined St. Mary’s Medical Center

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Three full-time and two as-needed K-9 teams roam the halls of St. Mary’s with their Security Handlers. They keep an eye on patients and provide much-needed snuggles to staff. Patients are allowed to request to see a K-9 officer on duty if they are feeling emotionally elevated or experiencing anxiety.