Title
Request Authorization for the Sale of Canine Uno for $1.00 (Ordinance S-46223)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to authorize the sale of canine Uno to Officer Melina Walker. Officer Walker is assigned to the Police Department's Airport Bureau, Explosive Detection Canine Team, located at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Officer Walker has requested to retire and purchase her assigned canine, Uno, in accordance with A.R. 4.21. Officer Walker retired from the Phoenix Police Department in November 2019.
Report
Summary
Canine Uno is a male German Short-Hair Pointer that is nearing seven years of age. He was partnered with Officer Walker in 2014. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the owner of canine Uno, has agreed to retire him and transfer ownership to the City of Phoenix. Due to his age and the retirement of his handler, canine Uno is unable to function in his capacity as a police service dog.
Officer Walker agrees to accept full responsibility and liability for canine Uno 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.