Title
Request Authorization for the Sale of Canine "Franken" for $1.00 (Ordinance S-44330)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to authorize the sale of canine "Franken" to Officer Ken McCarthy for $1.00. Officer McCarthy is assigned to the Tactical Support Bureau's Canine Unit and has requested to retire and purchase his assigned canine "Franken" in accordance with A.R. 4.2.1.
Report
Summary
Canine "Franken" has served the Tactical Support Bureau for more than four years. The Canine Unit dogs are normally retired and replaced after eight to 10 years based on health, workability and performance. Due to well-documented behavioral issues, canine "Franken" has been deemed unsuitable to continue to function in his capacity as a police service dog. His behavioral issues have the potential to lead to unnecessary injury to the handler, other officers or the canine. Unit trainers have attempted a variety of techniques and behavior modifications, however, their efforts have not been successful in bringing canine "Franken's" performance in compliance with unit standards.
This request is for the authorization of the sale of canine "Franken" for $1.00. The purchase of canine "Franken" is being made by Officer Ken McCarthy. Officer McCarthy agrees to accept full responsibility and liability for canine "Franken" until his death.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.