Item 17 - Resolutions and Agreements for Police Department K-9 Program

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Police Department www.santa-ana.org/pd Item # 17 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report February 2, 2021 TOPIC: Resolution and Agreement for Police Department K-9 Program AGENDA TITLE: Adopt a resolution and approve an agreement authorizing Police Officer Shifflett to purchase a retired Santa Ana Police Department K-9, and accepting the donation of a Police K-9, equipment and supplies from Johanna Scillieri for the Police Department’s K-9 Program RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase agreement between Santa Ana Police Officer Shifflett and the City of Santa Ana for the sale of a retired Santa Ana Police Department K-9, and accepting the donation of a Police K-9, equipment and supplies from Johanna Scillieri for the Santa Ana Police Department’s K-9 Program. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Santa Ana Police Officer Shifflett for the sale of a retired Police Department K-9 in the amount of $1, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Attorney and City Manager. DISCUSSION The Santa Ana Police Department Canine Unit utilizes police service dogs trained specifically to assist with different patrol functions. The police service dogs serve as a valuable officer safety resource during tactical and high-risk situations. The police service dogs are used to find and apprehend violent suspects; providing officers with additional safety options when apprehending a suspect. In addition to enforcement duties, the Canine Unit performs public relation activities that enhance the crucial bond between the Police Department and community members. During public demonstrations, community members are able to “meet and greet” the police service dogs and observe live bite and detection demonstrations. Officer Shifflett has worked along his K-9 partner Clyde since 2015. His assigned K-9, Clyde, is nine years old, the average retirement age for police service dogs. At his age and physical condition, it would be impractical to keep him in service as a K-9 team with Officer Shifflett. During their assignment as a K-9 team, Clyde has lived with Officer