Bear, the dog playing Ruby, is an actual rescue dog that was saved from a shelter just in time.
Based on a true story.
In May 2022, the real-life Ruby was euthanized after suffering from a sudden and untreatable illness. She served with the Rhode Island State Police for 11 years.
Bear's "stunt double" Shiloa had makeup provided by the makeup team so he would look like Bear during the jumping scenes.
The lat/long (gps) coordinates given over the radio (41.911778, -71.713667) correspond to Sprague Farm Town Forest in Chepachet, RI.