# Event Details - **Event Name**: Comfort Dogs in Public Safety... Crisis to Resilience. - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am – Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Explore the role of comfort dogs in crisis response & resilience. Hear how they lay the groundwork for individual and community resilience.About this Event1 Day Pre-Conference Training & 2 Regular Conference Days March 25-26th2 Full Scale Exercises / Mass Casualty and then DBH response.Who Should Attend?Public Safety & Private Sector Dog HandlersCrisis/School CounselorsStakeholders for Crisis Mental Health SupportMunicipal OfficialsPublic Safety Command StaffRisk ManagmentThis conference is for you! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/7e9acf50-ef12-11f0-b430-f5f8e2678ddc-rimg-w739-h740-dc201f75-gmir.png Day 1 / March 24th?: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PMLaying the Groundwork — Building a Culture of PreparednessHost: K9 First Responders, Inc.Info: True resilience is built long before a crisis begins. Today, we focus on the foundational role of Full-Scale Exercises in creating operational readiness. We will discuss the strategic planning behind these drills and why 'practicing like we play' is essential for BPHC and other agencies. By laying this groundwork, we ensure that every participant understands their role in the framework, setting the stage for a deep dive into our recent performance and future improvements.?: 07:45 AM - 09:00 AMRegistration Day 1Info: LOCATION ALERT: UMass Boston Campus. Both full-scale exercises will take place at UMass Boston. Registration times subject to change. ?: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PMFull Scale Exercise #1Host: UMass Boston OEMInfo: Times approximate and subject to change.?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMLunchHost: UMass Boston Catering?: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PMFull Scale Exercise #2Host: BPHC - OPHPInfo: Times approximate and subject to change.?: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PMHotwash / Self-CareHost: BPHC - OPHPDay 2 / March 25th?: 08:30 AM - 04:30 PMMaking sense of it all...Host: K9 First Responders, Inc.Info: We believe an exercise is only as impactful as the insights it produces. Today, our goal is to 'Make Sense of It All' by uniting the voices of our presenters, controllers, evaluators, and participants. As we bridge the gap between field work and future strategy, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is seeking your honest, unfiltered feedback. Your unique perspective is the missing piece required to transform a tactical exercise into a resilience masterplan. Your ideas today will make a historic difference in the evolution of support programs and pro-active inclusion of comfort dogs. These frameworks provide the structure, but it is the people who provide the heart. To honor that, we are currently hand-selecting a lineup of voices—from program pioneers to those whose lives were transformed by your dedication—to share their personal journeys. Stay tuned as we prepare to unveil a roster of speakers whose stories will challenge, inspire, and remind us exactly why we do what we do.?: 07:45 AM - 08:30 AMRegistration Day 2Host: MITInfo: Registration and enjoy a continental breakfast.?: 08:30 AM - 08:45 AMOpening RemarksHost: Brad Cole / K9 First Responders, Inc.Info: This year, our theme is 'Beyond the Paw… A Path to Resilience.' Over the past two years, we have laid a foundation of care and compassion. But today is about more than just the immediate comfort our programs provide; it is about the lasting legacy of those efforts. We are here to explore how our collective work has built sustainable pathways for individuals to bounce back, grow, and thrive. Throughout this conference, we will reflect on the lessons learned and celebrate our successes. Most importantly, we will hear directly from those whose lives have been changed by your dedication. Together, we’ll see how a single moment of comfort evolves into a lifetime of resilience.?: 08:45 AM - 12:00 PMMorning Speakers?: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PMLunch - 45 minutesHost: MIT CateringInfo: Excellent lunch served by MIT catering.?: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PMDebrief & Group Discussion / Full Scale Exercise #2Host: Courtney Grey / OPHPInfo: t’s time to look under the hood of Exercise #2. We are bringing together everyone—from BPHC leadership and K9 First Responders to our evaluators and frontline participants—to conduct a transparent 'keep/toss/improve' analysis. To build a more resilient framework, BPHC needs your unfiltered perspective on what actually happened on the ground. Let’s determine together what worked and what we need to leave behind.?: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PMWhat can I say...Host: 2026 CDIPSInfo: To bring our second day to a meaningful close, we are honored to welcome a guest whose life story embodies the very essence of our mission. Today's final session is a deep dive into a personal journey of hope, resilience, and the transformative power of gratitude. After two days of strategy and evaluation, this speaker will remind us of the 'why' behind the work—offering a profound perspective on how the pathways we build lead to real-world restoration.?: 04:30 PM - 04:45 PMClosing RemarksHost: Brad Cole Day 3 / March 26th?: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PMComing Full Circle — The Journey HomeHost: 2026 CDIPSInfo: On our final day, we reach the destination of our mission. 'The Journey Home' represents the ultimate success of our efforts—moving beyond crisis to a place of lasting stability. We will focus on the programs that provide this vital bridge for both Public Safety and our Communities. Our speakers will share stories of hope and gratitude, illustrating how comfort dogs helped them come full circle and proving that the path to resilience leads us back to where we belong. We are currently finalizing our keynote voices—individuals who will share firsthand journeys of recovery and the gratitude they hold for these pathways. Stay tuned for this final reveal; it is the ultimate testament to what it means to build strength 'Beyond the Paw.'?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMLunchHost: MIT Catering - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/comfort-dogs-in-public-safety-crisis-to-resilience/100001306049241439 - **Event Categories**: dog, business, conferences, health-wellness, contests, workshops, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 199.26, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Cambridge - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: MIT Building 50 - Walker Memorial - Morss Hall (https://whereis.mit.edu/?go=50) - **lat**: 42.3593759 - **long**: -71.08832129999999 - **full address**: MIT Building 50 - Walker Memorial - Morss Hall (https://whereis.mit.edu/?go=50), 142 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Comfort Dogs in Public Safety... Crisis to Resilience. - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e6c58c7e914380f083a87bee66f04969bd5e67fe8f159925bed0b24236178a00-rimg-w1200-h1201-dc242275-gmir.jpg?v=1768152324 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Comfort Dogs in Public Safety... Crisis to Resilience. being held? - **A:** Comfort Dogs in Public Safety... Crisis to Resilience. takes place on Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am to Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm at MIT Building 50 - Walker Memorial - Morss Hall (https://whereis.mit.edu/?go=50), 142 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Comfort Dogs in Public Safety... Crisis to Resilience.? - **A:** Tickets for Comfort Dogs in Public Safety... Crisis to Resilience. are priced at USD 199 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityMarch 24th Exercises / March 25th & 26th Conf.USD 199 + USD 14 feeAvailablePOs / Checks / All 3 DaysUSD 199 + USD 14 feeAvailableMarch 25th & 26th onlyUSD 199 + USD 14 feeAvailableMarch 25th & 26th only / POs & ChecksUSD 199 + USD 14 feeAvailableDonations accepted to help defer conference costs.FreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Comfort Dogs in Public Safety... Crisis to Resilience.? - **A:** Comfort Dogs in Public Safety... Crisis to Resilience. is organized by K9 First Responders, Inc.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Comfort Dogs in Public Safety... Crisis to Resilience. is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cambridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Comfort Dogs in Public Safety... Crisis to Resilience. sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Comfort Dogs in Public Safety... 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