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Resolution and Agreement for Police Department K-9 Poppy <br />April 21, 2026 <br />Page 2 <br />K-9 Poppy served SAPD for approximately five years. Poppy is an 8-year-old Labrador <br />Retriever and the average retirement age for a narcotics detection dog is 8-10 years of <br />age, dependent on multiple factors. At this time, Poppy's overall performance has <br />shown a noticeable decline. Despite consistent maintenance training and handler -led <br />reinforcement, her engagement levels and search intensity no longer meet operational <br />standards required for a full -duty narcotics detection dog. The training staff at Adlerhorst <br />International evaluated Poppy and recommend retirement based on their observations. <br />At her age and physical condition, it would be impractical to keep her in service as a K-9 <br />team with Corporal Patrick Marshall. During their assignment as a narcotics detection <br />K-9 team, Poppy has lived with Corporal Marshall. <br />As Poppy retires, Corporal Marshall wishes to purchase Poppy for the standard fee of <br />one dollar ($1). Police Corporal Marshall will assume ownership and full responsibility <br />for the care, maintenance, food, housing, medical, and any other expenses that arise <br />out of Corporal Marshall's ownership of Poppy. In order to provide a consistent home <br />and care for K-9 Poppy, it is recommended that the agreement between Corporal <br />Marshall and the City of Santa Ana be approved. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br />There is no environmental impact associated with this action. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />The City will deposit the one dollar ($1) payment from Corporal Marshall for the <br />purchase of K-9 Poppy into the Police Department's Miscellaneous Reimbursement <br />revenue account (No. 01114002-57402). <br />EXHIBIT(S) <br />1. Resolution <br />2. Agreement with Corporal Marshall <br />Submitted By: Robert Rodriguez, Police Chief <br />Approved By: Alvaro Nunez, City Manager <br />