WATCH: West Hartford Police Dog Diffuses Tense Situation

WEST HARTFORD, CT — The West Hartford Police Department Thursday released footage showing that police dogs are more than just trained to attack the bad guys.

They're also trained to calm those in need of help.

According to the WHPD, officers Wednesday evening were asked to assist mental health professionals evaluate a patient.

Police said the patient was very reluctant to go to the hospital for a necessary evaluation.

For a half hour, police, medical personnel and health care professionals spoke with the individual, but they were unable to make any progress.

According to the WHPD, Officer Andrew Teeter used his partner, K-9 Islay, to help calm the patient and lead the situation toward a successful resolution to all.

Police said Teeter did a personal demonstration of Islay's talents, which were captured on video and released to the public Thursday.

As a condition for the visit with Islay, the patient had to walk to an awaiting ambulance and get the help needed.

It worked.

"This video is one example of how our officers demonstrate the willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty, show empathy, and use de-escalation and human connection to resolve a conflict," the WHPD wrote.