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WAGS of Orange County: New K-9 program to assist trauma victims
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· June 19, 2026
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Key takeaway The K-9s will also provide support to staff members.
Orange County authorities are introducing a new program to support victims and community members in critical situations. The program involves specially trained K-9s that will be deployed to assist in these situations. The K-9s will also provide support to staff members.
This initiative is part of the WAGS program, which stands for Wellness, Assistance, Growth and Support. Further details about the program can be found through the Orange County Probation Department, which made the announcement on Friday.
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Category: local Published: June 19, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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