Item #08 Approval of Purchase of Police Full Service K9 (and all associated medical and training costs)�/
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AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: January 6, 2014
Item #
Reviewed By:
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Bill Wagner Department Director: C.
407 - 905 -3160 ext. 3319 City Manager: R. Frank
Subject: Purchase of police full service K9 ( and all associated medical and training costs)
Background Summary:
The City of Ocoee Police Department's K9 program currently has two officers assigned to the unit. One officer
has a full service K9 (Nitro) while the other officer has a narcotics only K9. The narcotics only K9 (Ajsa) is in
declining health, and it is the recommendation of her veterinarian that she be retired as continued service will
only accelerate her decline. In order to continue this valuable program and enhance its capabilities the agency
wishes to utilize State forfeiture funds to purchase and train a full service K9 to replace Ajsa. Full service police
dogs can provide narcotics detection, conduct searches for missing and endangered persons, and evidence, as
well as provide criminal tracking and apprehension. The estimated cost to purchase and training a new K9, and
to have it medically examined prior to purchase is $12,000.
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners authorize the Ocoee Police Department to
spend up to $12,000 for the purchase of a full service police K9 from State Forfeiture Funds?
Recommendations
It is recommended that the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners authorize the Ocoee Police
Department to spend up to $12,000 for the purchase a full service police K9, medical examinations and training
costs.
Attachments:
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Financial Impact:
A total of $12,000 from State Forfeiture Funds. There is currently approximately $111,035.79 in State
Forfeiture Funds.
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X Commission Approval
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