Chief, a black Labrador Retriever, joined the District Attorney's Office from NEADS World Class Service Dogs, a nonprofit located in Princeton. According to CBS 12 in Providence, the dogs are taken to various public spaces, like crowded restaurants, elevators and open

stairways, office workspaces and on public transportation. They are also trained to be comfortable around children of all ages, as well as cats. 

Samantha Dias, a forensic interviewer with the Bristol County District Attorney's Office, is Chief's handler and she said his job will be to provide support to children during forensic interviews

Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn expressed it is what the office and community needs.