blog posts U of I police see many benefits of having therapy dogs Oct 30, 2023 1:30 pm by WBBM-AMIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images WBBM-AM (Oct. 25) On the scene of traumatic incidents, a therapy dog can help de escalate situations and assist everyone involved, says officer Tara Hurless. 'It’s scientifically proven that petting a dog...helps your mental health.' Share on Facebook Tweet Email