Mattis
Therapy Dog · Placed
Mattis — full name "General Mad Dog Mattis" — serves both the Lincoln Police and Fire Departments, partnered with Public Safety Chief Matt Alves. Placed in June 2024, he has quickly become one of the most popular members of the team, bringing calm and connection to first responders across both disciplines.
Public Safety Chief Matt Alves
Public Safety Chief Matt Alves
Public Safety Chief
Public Safety Chief Matt Alves oversees both the Lincoln Police and Fire Departments — a unique role that made him the ideal handler for Mattis. His commitment to the mental health and wellness of his personnel led him to partner with H4H, and Mattis has become an integral part of Lincoln's public safety culture.
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One of the Most Popular Members of the Team
"Mattis has become one of the most popular members of the team. Both Police and Fire staff regularly ask for Mattis to spend time with their units."
— Public Safety Chief Matt Alves
First Call for Service
Mattis assisted on his first call for service — helping calm and refocus a child experiencing a mental health issue. Placed in June 2024, he accompanies Chief Alves to meetings and routinely interacts with employees throughout the city.
— From the letter of Public Safety Chief Matt Alves
Mattis: Stories & Spotlights
Videos, news features, stories, endorsements, and letters documenting Mattis's journey and impact.
A Letter from Public Safety Chief Matt Alves
Lincoln Police & Fire Departments
Public Safety Chief Matt Alves shares Mattis's journey into the Lincoln Police and Fire Departments — his role supporting personnel across both disciplines, his presence throughout the city, and the meaningful impact he has already begun making in the community.
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