When recent laws on the search for marijuana changed in Missouri, a K-9 deputy with the Clay County Sheriff’s office made some changes as well.It's all about repurposing and shifting resources to help in other areas. The dog’s new assignment is a much cushier station. At just five years old, Clay County deputy K -9 Csibi has already had to make a career change. "Before he was a drug detection canine," Deputy Andrew Ignatenko said.It was exciting work for the Dutch Shepard. He would sniff for illegal narcotics being transported through the Kansas City area.Csibi was a specialist in picking up the marijuana scent. With recreational marijuana no longer illegal in Missouri, the K-9 can no longer establish probable cause for searches.The county repurposed the pup to more of a public relations role. "Most of the time, kids seem to get a smile on their face instead of being sad," Ignatenko said.The new role is just as important, if not more so, keeping the halls safe and producing smiles at local elementary schools. The pup works side by side with deputy Ignatenko."I think it's really therapeutic for staff and for students," Maplewood Elementary social worker Mary Kate Short said. The initiative has been a popular idea. The district says it works because Csibi loves pets while also being able to protect students. "He's not your emotional support type of dog. He is a police canine,” Ignatenko said. The two will cover up to six different elementary schools. Staff and students at those schools are pretty happy when they show up."He can kind of pick up on other peoples’ emotions, I think, and can tell if someone's having a bad day and just brings that loving energy," Short said.It's the first year of the department’s in-school k-9 program. Deputy Ignatenko is originally from Ukraine and has always dreamed of being a K-9 deputy team member.