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Police Department <br />www.santa-ana.org/pd <br />Item # 26 <br />City of Santa Ana <br />20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 <br /> Staff Report <br />January 18, 2022 <br />TOPIC: Donation of a Police K-9 Animal <br />AGENDA TITLE: <br />Resolution Accepting the Donation of a Police K-9 Animal from Johanna Scillieri for the <br />Santa Ana Police Department K-9 Program <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />Adopt a resolution accepting the donation of a Police K-9 animal from Johanna Scillieri <br />for the Santa Ana Police Department’s K-9 Program. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Santa Ana Police Department Canine Unit utilizes police service dogs trained <br />specifically to assist with different patrol functions. The police service dogs serve as a <br />valuable officer safety resource during tactical and high-risk situations. The police <br />service dogs are used to find and apprehend violent suspects by providing officers with <br />additional safety options when apprehending a suspect. In addition to enforcement <br />duties, canine handlers perform public relations activities with their K-9s that enhance the <br />crucial bond between the Police Department and community members. During public <br />demonstrations, community members are able to “meet-and-greet” the police service <br />dogs and observe live bite and detection demonstrations. <br /> <br />From time to time, community members contribute funding and supplies to enhance <br />Police Department programs. Santa Ana Police Department volunteer Johanna Scillieri, <br />who volunteers in the Investigations Division, and who has a passion for animals and the <br />Santa Ana Police Department’s Canine Program in particular, wishes to donate new K-9 <br />“Nick.” The total value of new K-9 Nick is approximately $12,930. <br />Currently, the Santa Ana Police Department Canine Unit has six apprehension canines, <br />a bloodhound, a therapeutic dog, and a narcotics detection dog. Approval of this <br />resolution and addition a new K-9 would enhance the Canine Unit operational status in <br />assisting other Police Department bureaus and in continuing seven-day-a-week coverage <br />for the City of Santa Ana. The Santa Ana Police Department appreciates the partnership <br />it has with its volunteers, and staff recommends approval of this resolution.