The Poodle Officer Who Detects Stress | Birmingham News

Meet Officer Ray, a two-year-old poodle making waves in Spanish Fort, Alabama—not as a drug-sniffing K9, but as a stress-detecting comfort dog. Trained to sense cortisol, he leans in to calm officers and victims alike, offering emotional support that’s free for taxpayers. Once destined for guide work, his squirrel obsession led him to Oregon’s service dog program, where he mastered human stress detection. Now, he’s a beloved decompression tool for police teams and a community bridge-builder, helping kids feel safe during crises and encouraging trust at schools and events. When off duty? Pure puppy joy. And soon, he’ll have a partner-in-crime: Alpha, the new traditional K9. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://1819news.com/news/item/poodle-patrol-officer-ray-brings-comfort-stress-detection-to-spanish-fort More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/03145004d1b014f4 Report issues to [email protected].