The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is welcoming a new and fury member into its department.

Rex, a 10-week-old black Labrador retriever, was sworn into the department Tuesday morning and is now tasked with helping elementary school students within the Littleton Public School District.

School Resource Officer Deputy John Gray will be paired with the department’s new fury companion.

“My role at the school is to be a resource to kids and help teach them different things like “Stranger Danger” and even dangers with technology now, and I think Rex can be a part of all of these things,” Gray told The Denver Gazette.

Gray and Rex will be responsible for working with students with special needs, be a comforter in a crisis or high stress situation and help anyone who suffers from anxiety or depression.

As Rex continues to grow, he will be enrolled in a basic obedience course and when he turned one, he’ll complete the American Kennel Club good citizen class and intensive class to become an A.K.C. Certified Therapy dog.

“Having Rex to be able to partner well with Littleton Schools with their students and for him to be a part of the community is huge,” Gray said. “It creates opportunities for people to interact with us, and it even gives those who wouldn’t traditionally come up and approach us and talk to us, but now I have a lab with me, who will be a good partner in furthering our connection to the community.”

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is welcoming a new and fury member into its department.

Rex, a 10-week-old black Labrador retriever, was sworn into the department Tuesday morning and is now tasked with helping elementary school students within the Littleton Public School District.

School Resource Officer Deputy John Gray will be paired with the department’s new fury companion.

“My role at the school is to be a resource to kids and help teach them different things like “Stranger Danger” and even dangers with technology now, and I think Rex can be a part of all of these things,” Gray told The Denver Gazette.

Gray and Rex will be responsible for working with students with special needs, be a comforter in a crisis or high stress situation and help anyone who suffers from anxiety or depression.

As Rex continues to grow, he will be enrolled in a basic obedience course and when he turned one, he’ll complete the American Kennel Club good citizen class and intensive class to become an A.K.C. Certified Therapy dog.

“Having Rex to be able to partner well with Littleton Schools with their students and for him to be a part of the community is huge,” Gray said. “It creates opportunities for people to interact with us, and it even gives those who wouldn’t traditionally come up and approach us and talk to us, but now I have a lab with me, who will be a good partner in furthering our connection to the community.”