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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Johnson City Medical Center has added K-9 security units to its comprehensive security program.

The K-9 teams began patrols on July 28, covering the Level I trauma center and surrounding campus areas as part of an innovative approach to health care security, according to a written statement.

The K-9 units, comprising professionally trained handlers and certified working dogs named Maverick and Shadow, are designed to serve multiple functions. Similar programs at health care facilities nationwide have demonstrated significant success in deterring violent behavior, providing a visible security presence and offering comfort to patients, visitors and staff during their rounds, according to the statement.

According to healthcare security experts,

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