According to CBS 12 in Providence, an 8-week-old Labrador Retriever, Oakie, joined the Dighton Police Department on Thursday. Chief Robert MacDonald said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Oakie as the newest member of our department.” He was welcomed by his cousin K-9 comfort dogs from Boonefield who work in the area, Somerset Police’s Comfort Dog Raider and East Providence’s Comfort Dog Marty. He will spend most of his time with School Resource Officer Stephen Hathaway at the town’s schools along with visits to the senior center, assisted living facilities and community events. The department said Oakie will help with the de-escalation of children in need, as well as provide comfort to children and others who may be experiencing or have experienced trauma.