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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />DECEMBER 15, 2020 <br />TITLE: <br />ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING <br />THE DONATION OF TWO POLICE K-9 <br />VESTS FROM SOUTH COAST COLLEGE <br />FOR THE SANTA ANA POLICE <br />DEPARTMENT <br />/s/ Kristine <br />CITY MANAGER <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />❑ As Recommended <br />❑ As Amended <br />❑ Ordinance on 1� Reading <br />❑ Ordinance on 2od Reading <br />❑ Implementing Resolution <br />❑ Set Public Hearing For <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />Adopt a resolution accepting the donation of two Police K-9 vests from South Coast College for the <br />Santa Ana Police Department. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Santa Ana Police Department K-9 Unit utilizes police service dogs trained specifically to assist <br />with different patrol functions. The police service dogs serve as a valuable officer safety resource <br />during tactical and high -risk situations. The police service dogs are utilized to find and apprehend <br />violent suspects, providing officers with additional safety options when apprehending a suspect. In <br />addition to enforcement duties, the K-9 Unit performs public relation activities that enhance the <br />crucial bond between the Police Department and community members. <br />South Coast College, in collaboration with K-9 Armor, wishes to enhance the Santa Ana Police <br />Department's K-9 Unit by donating two spike proof and bulletproof K-9 Armor vests for canines <br />Mojo and Baldur. South Coast College community students, staff, faculty, and alumni joined to <br />raise funds ($3,400) to protect the life of our canine heroes. <br />K-9 Tactical Gear in Rocklin, California manufactures the vests. Their innovative design of Spike <br />Level 2 and Bulletproof Level 2 panels provides superior protection, and the custom mesh inner <br />breathable fabric allows the K-9's to wear the vests for long periods. The three spike proof and <br />bulletproof panels provide protection for the dog's vital organs. Made of Kevlar, the vests are made <br />to NIJ (National Institute of Justice) standards for police officers, and fitted to each dog, including <br />SAPID patches. <br />Currently, the Santa Ana Police Department K-9 Unit has six apprehension canines, a bloodhound, <br />and a therapeutic dog, none of which are equipped with an armored vest. This resolution will allow <br />the K-9 Unit to equip two K-9's canines with armored vests. The approximate value of this donation <br />is $3,400. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. <br />55C-1 <br />