K9 Meet-and-Greet (Police Department)

The Somerville Police Department (SPD) is inviting residents to a family-friendly meet and greet with some of its newest (and cutest) officers — Fluff and Missy, the City’s K9 team. 

K-9 Fluff is a male 8-month-old Yellow Labrador Retriever and the department’s community comfort dog, currently in training through Hero Pups. He provides support to victims during difficult moments, assists with community outreach, and regularly visits schools and events. 

K-9 Missy, a 2-year-old female Goldador (Golden Retriever/Labrador mix), is trained as an Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K-9. She specializes in locating hidden electronic devices such as cell phones, hard drives, and USB drives, making her a valuable asset in investigations involving digital evidence. In addition to her detection work, Missy also serves in a comfort role, helping reduce stress for victims and officers alike.

During the event, attendees will be able to:

• Meet and interact with the K9s
• Watch training exercises and demonstrations
• Learn how K9 teams support policing efforts
• Talk directly with officers and handlers

The Department’s K9s play an important role in everything from search operations to community engagement. This event is designed to give residents a closer look at that work in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Light refreshments and water will be available. 

Image	Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should contact the ADA Coordinator in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 ada@somervillema.gov.
Image	The City of Somerville can provide you with an interpreter in your language for free. To request an interpreter, please contact us at languageaccess@somervillema.gov or call 311 (617-666-3311) at least 7 days in advance of this event.