Title
Request Authorization for the Sale of Canine Kylo for $1 (Ordinance S-46504)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to authorize the sale of canine Kylo to Officer Christopher Villa, who is assigned to the Tactical Support Bureau’s Canine Unit. Officer Villa has requested to retire and purchase his assigned canine Kylo in accordance with Administrative Regulation 4.21.
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Summary
Canine Kylo is a seven-year old Belgian Malinois that was donated to the Phoenix Police Department in November 2018 by the Department of Defense. He has been assigned to Officer Villa for approximately a year and a half. Although difficult, the department was able to train and certify Kylo, an older canine, in accordance with the standards of the Unit. However, he recently began demonstrating behavioral issues that make him unsuitable to continue to function in his capacity as a police service dog. His behavioral issues have the potential to lead to unnecessary injuries to others, including police officers, which renders him unserviceable for the department.
This request is for the authorization of the sale of canine Kylo for $1. The purchase of canine Kylo is being made by Officer Christopher Villa, who agrees to accept full responsibility and liability for canine Kylo until his death.
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Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.