The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police has a new furry, four-legged member of the department, and he might just be the cutest member on the force.

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Officers on Thursday welcomed Zane, the department's first ever comfort dog.

Police said Zane will be used for peer support, critical incidents and community outreach.

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In a tweet Thursday, the department said Zane is Hebrew for “gift and prayed for."

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Julian Conley listens during opening statements in his trial at Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. The 25-year-old is accused of fatally shooting 8-year-old Secoriea Turner in July 2020. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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