Title
Request Authorization for the Sale of Canine Alex for $1.00 (Ordinance S-46416)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to authorize the sale of canine Alex to Officer Jay Krook, who is assigned to the Airport Bureau's Explosive Detection Canine Team at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Officer Krook has requested to retire and purchase his assigned canine Alex in accordance with A.R. 4.21.
Report
Summary
Canine Alex is a five-and-a-half-year old German Shorthaired Pointer that has been partnered with Officer Krook. The request to purchase canine Alex is being made by Officer Krook because canine Alex has been diagnosed with a medical condition that prevents him from being able to function in his capacity as a police service dog. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is the owner of canine Alex. Due to his medical condition and advanced age, the TSA has agreed to transfer ownership of canine Alex to the City of Phoenix. Officer Krook agrees to accept full responsibility and liability for canine Alex until his death, upon which the death certificate will be forwarded to the TSA as required per the cooperative agreement between the City of Phoenix and the TSA.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.