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Handout / Calgary Police ServiceCalgary Police Sgt. Brent Hutt and Hawk pose at a
badge presentation in Calgary on Nov.18, 2013.
His handler, Sgt. Brent Hutt, says Hawk possesses a number of important qualities
that help reduce victims’ anxiety.
“He is extremely low energy. He loves people,” said Hutt. “People can be crying
and screaming or in some cases getting relatively aggressive with him when
they’re petting him. It doesn’t faze him.”
The young boy and girl, who can’t be identified, met Hawk on numerous
occasions before their testimony this week. Hutt said their interactions with the
dog were “very positive.”
“Their reaction with him is typical of all the kids we interact with,” said Hutt. “It
brings a smile to their face, helps us have a conversation. No bad can come of it.”