FROM:
Police Department
SUBJECT:
Title
Approve Release of K-9 Unit Dog “Axl” and Accompanying K-9 Equipment to his Handler Bradley Terwilliger
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve contract No. MS-70-PD-23 between the City of Fontana and Bradley Terwilliger to release K-9 dog “Axl” and accompanying K-9 dog equipment, including a kennel, transportation kennel, custom fit muzzle, dogloo, and two leashes, to him.
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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 “Axl” that is ready to retire. K-9 “Axl”, donated by the Fontana Police K-9 Pals, a California nonprofit corporation, has served 3 ½ years. He was directly involved in multiple apprehensions during his tenure. He was also responsible for the seizure of several hundred pounds of narcotics, as well as the seizure of over $3 million dollars in cash. “Axl” saved an estimated 3,000 man hours with his olfactory ability.
The City of Fontana desires to release “Axl” and some of his accompanying K-9 dog equipment to his handler, Bradley Terwilliger, for a fee of $1.00. Bradley Terwilliger is willing to and desires to give the City of Fontana $1.00 in exchange for receiving “Axl” and some of his accompanying K-9 dog equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Revenue received from the release of K-9 “Axl”: will by deposited into 10140200.6450.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.