Nero's Law allows emergency crews to treat and transport police dogs in the line of duty, and also requires them to complete three hours of education on the.
The law, which went into effect in Massachusetts last year, allows police dogs and other working animals to be treated and transported by emergency personnel
"Too often, K9 officers are in harm's way as they serve and protect our communities. They deserve nothing less than the very best care should a medical emergency arise."
“It’s a piece of mind when we go out on those deployments that if something were to happen to (K9 Gino), he’s going to be treated and transported like an officer would be.”