Our Support Dogs: Tater and Murphy

We have two support dogs; Australian Labradoodles Tater and Murphy, who are litter mates. They started with LPD on April 13, 2023. Each have assigned handlers who care for the dogs and take them home as part of their families.

The purpose of the Support Dog team is to further promote the Livermore Police Department’s commitment and dedication to its employees’ overall health and wellness. The dogs will help reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression, build rapport between department personnel and members of the community, and conduct presentations for public relations and educational purposes. They can also assist in interviews with victims and community members who were involved in a traumatic event.

Tater, who is brown and white, is handled by Crime Prevention Specialist Nicole Aguon. Murphy, who is all brown, is handled by Crime Analyst LJ Calegari.

In 2023, the Support Dogs had over 80 hours of training, 27 public appearances and 8 deployments for support needs, including 1 outside assist.