Police officers in Milton Keynes get therapy from border collie named Bea

Bea is registered to Canine Concern and works as a therapy dog all over Milton Keynes.

She normally goes into schools and sits with pupils who read to her.

"As schools are closed, she comes into MK Police Station to offer officers support and therapy," said a police spokesman.

Canine Concern is a charity that provides care dogs to the community.

A spokesman said: " We specialise in bringing joy and reassurance into the lives of the elderly, vulnerable and many others who may benefit from our service.

"Our care dogs, along with their trained volunteer owners, can visit a range of locations and these visits can be incredibly beneficial to people experiencing a variety of situations. For example, our care dogs can visit care homes to help the elderly combat loneliness; hospitals to help patients’ mental health and recovery; companies and offices to reduce stress levels in staff; and many more."

The spokesman added: "Our care dogs can even visit secure units, such as prisons, helping to break down barriers and bring a sense of normality into the lives of the people living there. In addition to this, schools are also benefiting from our care dog service, through our Read to Dogs programme, and we are proud to be officially recognised by The Kennel Club for our work."