Title
Request Authorization for Sale of Canine Missy for $1.00 (Ordinance S-46881)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to authorize the sale of canine Missy to Detective Kevin Koontz, who is assigned to the Drug Enforcement Bureau's Commercial Narcotic Interdiction Unit. Detective Koontz has requested to retire and purchase his assigned canine Missy in accordance with A.R. 4.21.
Report
Summary
Canine Missy is an eight-year-old Labrador Retriever trained in the detection of circulated and uncirculated United States currency, as well as human remains. She was recently diagnosed with several degenerative eye conditions that negatively impact her vision. Along with her deteriorating eyesight, she has exhibited diminished drive and energy, has made false alerts and has been inconsistent in corrective training. Due to these issues and her advanced age, canine Missy is no longer able to function in her capacity as a police service dog. For these reasons, Detective Koontz has requested to retire and purchase canine Missy for $1.00. Detective Koontz agrees to accept full responsibility and liability for canine Missy until her death.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.