Title
Request Authorization for Sale of Canine Zeus (Ordinance S-47929)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve the sale of Police canine Zeus to Det. Pablo De Santiago for $1.00. Currently, Det. De Santiago is assigned to the Commercial Narcotic Interdiction Unit (CNIU) and has requested to retire and purchase his assigned canine Zeus in accordance with A.R. 4.21. Det. De Santiago will be transferring out of CNIU in the near future.
Report
Summary
Canine Zeus is 9.5 years old and has served the Phoenix Police Department and the citizens of Phoenix with unwavering bravery and distinction in his capacity as a police service dog for over seven years.
This request is for the authorization of the sale of Police canine Zeus for $1.00. Det. De Santiago has requested to retire and purchase canine Zeus and has agreed to accept full responsibility and liability for him until his death.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Jeffrey Barton and the Police Department.