Denny Guzlas, a retired corporal with the DuPage County Sheriff's Department, guided Dakota the canine through her rounds. She's usually, by far, the biggest hit. Children and hospital staff greeted the German shepherd with lots of holiday cheer, Guzlas reported. Santa, Ronald McDonald and Pikachu also got enthusiastic welcomes as police officers helped Santa hand out games, toys and stuffed animals. And for this one day, at least, they succeeded.
Kids love 'em.
I have round cheeks. I have that sparkle in my eye, and I think I've got a charisma with kids. They know I genuinely care for them. John J. Gustin, Oak Brook Det. Steven Larson and Lt.