I know I know you initially think I'm making this up (but google it I dare you). In Mesa, Arizona the police department is seeking $100,000 in federal grant money to purchase and train a capuchin monkey, which costs $15,000.
Capuchin monkeys have been trained to perform daily tasks, "such as serving food, opening and closing doors, turning lights on and off, retrieving objects and brushing hair." AP
The hope is that in a Kevlar vest with a video camera and two-way radio, the monkey would be able to get into places cops can not.
I think that is cute! I want one. I will teach him to do my homework and to take notes in class. :)
ReplyDeleteAm I the only one that is reminded of "Planet of the Apes?"
ReplyDeleteHelper monkeys are bad ass. I own three myself!
ReplyDeleteI think i read that they also wanted to use the monkeys to talk suicide jumpers down. If a monkey can't make you smile and lighten up a bit, nothing else can and you might as well die. I second this grant.
ReplyDeletePray for Jojo.
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