In case you're in need of some adorable doggy content today, the newest member of the Bristol Police Department in Rhode Island recently had a little trouble keeping his eyes open during his swearing-in ceremony.
According to The Dodo, Brody, a 12-week-old puppy, ended up taking a nap while he was being officially welcomed onto the force as a K-9 comfort dog.
Well, at least he wasn't sleeping on the job, right?
“He plays really hard and he sleeps really hard,” Medeiros, Brody’s explained. “When he’s not playing, he’s sleeping, which is kind of tough because he sleeps a lot.”
Although it seemed the coronavirus outbreak would hinder Brody's training, Medeiros said it turns out the pup joined the force at the perfect time.
“People are really stressed, especially in law enforcement,” he said “Just by walking in the police department with Brody, people immediately smile, they immediately get into a better place. They want to pet him, want to hug him and it’s just a really good thing.”
But perhaps he was woken up just a bit too early.
“We put him down on the desk and he was just so comfortable that he lay down and fell asleep,” Medeiros said.
Thankfully, his handler was more than happy to step in and take the oath for him.
Make sure to check out all of Brody's adventures and keep up with his new career on his official Instagram, @pbdk9brody.
h/t: The Dodo
