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Meet Coco: MCAO’s newest K-9 victim advocate for emotional support

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Published  December 17, 2025 6:01pm MST
Crime and Public Safety
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MCAO expands K-9 program with Coco

MCAO expands K-9 program with Coco

The Maricopa County Attorney's Office welcomed K-9 Coco who will provide emotional support for victims during court hearings or trials.

The Brief

    • The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office introduced Coco, a 4-year-old golden retriever, as its newest K-9 victim advocate to provide emotional support during court proceedings.
    • "As a K9 Victim Advocate, Coco is always ready to lend a helping paw and provide emotional support to victims during court hearings or trial," MCAO said.

PHOENIX - The Maricopa County Attorney's Office welcomed K-9 Coco who will provide emotional support for victims during court hearings or trials.

What they're saying:

"Today, we introduced our newest (and possibly most popular) employee: a four-year-old golden retriever named Coco!" MCAO said on Dec. 17.

The office says supporting victims of crimes is at the heart of its mission, and Coco will play a key role.

"As a K9 Victim Advocate, Coco is always ready to lend a helping paw and provide emotional support to victims during court hearings or trial," MCAO said. "We are thrilled to welcome her to our team and know her work will make a real difference for victims."

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Still taken from a video posted by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office as it introduces its newest K9, Coco.

What you can do:

Click here for more resources for victims of crimes.

The Source

  • The Maricopa County Attorney's Office

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