The U.S. Capitol Police force is adding its first-ever emotional support animal.
Two-year-old black lab Lila is set to officially join the agency full-time on July 5.
“We are thrilled to welcome the newest member of our Department!” the agency tweeted this week.
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An emotional support animal provides comfort or support to a person, according to the U.S. Service Animals website.
The Capitol Police is a federal law enforcement agency tasked with protecting members of Congress and Congressional buildings and grounds. The department website states it has a sworn force of more than 2,000 officers and more than 350 civilian employees.
We are thrilled to welcome the newest member of our Department!
— U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) June 9, 2021
2-year-old Lila is our first full-time emotional support black lab. Lila’s first day is on July 5. pic.twitter.com/e6eX6gH77u
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