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Police Department
SUBJECT:
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Approve Release of K-9 Unit Dog “Goose” and Accompanying K-9 Equipment to His Handler, Mark Wyrick
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve and Authorize City Manager to enter into a contract PD-26-107-MS between the City of Fontana and Mark Wyrick to release K-9 dog “Goose” and accompanying K-9 dog equipment, including a kennel, transportation kennel, custom fit muzzle, Dogloo, and two leashes to the handler.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Improve public safety by increasing operational efficiency, visibility and availability.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fontana Police Department has a K-9 Unit dog named “Goose” that is ready to retire. K-9 “Goose,” donated by the Fontana Police K-9 Pals, a California nonprofit corporation, has served 7 years. He was directly involved in the location of multiple subjects through his tracking capabilities. He also assisted in several investigations involving the location of electronic storage devices and firearms. “Goose” saved an estimated 6,000 man hours with his olfactory ability.
The City of Fontana desires to release “Goose” and some of his accompanying K-9 dog equipment to his handler, Mark Wyrick, for a fee of $1.00. Mark Wyrick is willing to and desires to give the City of Fontana $1.00 in exchange for receiving “Goose” and some of his accompanying K-9 dog equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Revenue received from the release of K-9 “Goose” will be deposited into 10140200.6450.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.