Kane County Jail Therapy Dog Completes Training Program

KANE COUNTY, IL — Nearly two months after being introduced to Kane County, the Kane County Jail's therapy dog, KC, has successfully passed his training program, the sheriff's office announced Monday. The sheriff's office shared news of the new Jail Therapy Program's first furry recruit back in November. The new puppy was named KC by staff members and, according to the sheriff's office, will live in the jail after training and some maturing.

According to the sheriff's office, it's time for KC to help detainees and "ease anxiety during incarceration and spread hope, throughout."

The sheriff's office also recently announced an update in its "A Way Out" program, which provides non-punitive support and treatment center connection to people suffering from drug addiction.

According to the sheriff's office, 24 people have been connected to treatment and served since July 1, when the program began.

"A Way Out" also encouraging those people to walk in, call, or use the sheriff's office Tips411 portal on the sheriff's office website to initiate support.

The sheriff's office added that during the program, a member of the sheriff's office will triage the Kane County resident's addiction issue and contact local treatment centers for availability, and then transport that person to the center.

Related:

• Several Connected To Treatment Through 'A Way Out': Sheriff
• Kane Co. Sheriff Offers 'A Way Out' Through Support, Treatment
• New Kane County Jail Therapy Dog: Photo

More: kanesheriff.com