Bill authorizing use of therapy dogs in Tennessee schools signed into law

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — This spring, the Tennessee legislature passed the Beyond Ordinary Learning Opportunities Act, also known as the BOLO Act. Bolo is a therapy dog who works with Williamson County Schools and has been featured multiple times on News 2. After seeing the positive results in the school system, Ali Hemyari, CEO of…

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Williamson County Sheriff’s Office pioneers new therapy dog program in schools

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (Williamson Herald) — The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office recently announced its pivotal role in the introduction of the “Beyond Ordinary Learning Opportunities (BOLO) Act,” a groundbreaking new law passed by the Tennessee General Assembly. This legislation establishes a pilot program that will place therapy dogs in five public schools across the state…

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Hughes kicks off campaign for sheriff at Nashville K-9

Former Brentwood Chief of Police Jeff Hughes doesn’t want to be retired for long. Hughes, who retired to his family farm in Fairview two years ago after a 36-year law enforcement career, said the right opportunity led him to seek the position of sheriff of Williamson County. “The timing is right, the opportunity just presented…

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Prancing Horse of Nashville Transforms into a Wish Factory: A Magical Night of Giving Back

Under the dazzling lights of the Prancing Horse of Nashville showroom, a symphony of generosity and compassion played out as part of a night to truly remember. The occasion? The Ferrari Fondi i Desideri Granting Wishes Event, a collaboration between the iconic Ferrari dealership and Nashville K-9, aimed at weaving magic for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Middle…

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Williamson County Schools’ only therapy dog showing positive results among students

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Between bullying, school lockdowns, and peer pressure, it’s often stressful to be a student in the modern world. To combat these stressors, Williamson County has a therapy dog pilot program. News 2’s Andy Cordan first reported on this program in January when it just started and the dog and handler…

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Nashville K-9 donates therapy dog to WCSO for use in schools

Franklin-based Nashville K-9 has donated a therapy dog to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office which will serve students at Williamson County Schools and the Franklin Special Schools District. According to a news release, Biolo is a one-and-half year old Lagotto Romagnolo who was donated by Nashville K-9 and an anonymous benefactor who also covered Biolo’s training,…

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Williamson County Schools could soon be getting its first-ever therapy dog

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — A school district in Middle Tennessee could soon be getting its first-ever therapy dog. Nashville K-9 has been working with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in a joint effort to train Bolo—an 18-month-old Lagotto Romagnolo—for Williamson County Schools. “This dog is a therapy dog that will help kids process their day-to-day stressors,”…

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Meet Bolo, the new therapy dog for Williamson County Schools, Franklin Special

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is welcoming a new member to the team: Bolo the dog. “It kind of makes sense, it’s law enforcement related: ‘be on the look out’,” said Sgt. Jacob Morley. Complete with his own badge, Bolo is charged with bringing smiles to all he meets. He’ll be…

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Williamson County Schools gets first therapy dog

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) – Williamson County school resource officers have a new tool working to help troubled kids and anxious students. It’s a four footed pup who is now the school district’s first therapy dog. The 18-month-old dog’s name is Biolo, or BOLO for short; he’s a Lagotto Romangnolo, an Italian truffle hunting dog.…

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Man’s best friend helping officers crack child exploitation cases

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WTVF) — Child exploitation cases are increasing across the country, and detectives are working hard to lock up offenders. “People are sharing it over the internet at rates, you know, 10 or 15 years ago wasn’t possible,” Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Digital Forensic Examiner Paul Lusk explained. Paul Lusk works in the basement…

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