Consent 5.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
County Sheriff
- Meeting Date:
- 02/14/2017
- Title:
- Canine Purchase
- Submitted By:
- Ken Foster, County Sheriff
- Department:
- County Sheriff
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature NOT Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
0
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Ken Foster
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Lieutenant
Mandated Function?:
Federal or State Mandate
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
ARS 11-441
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Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve a grant from the Howard Buffett Foundation for $15,799 to purchase a new patrol and narcotics canine to replace one which had been recently retired and training for the canine and its deputy handler.
Background:
Since 2013, the Cochise County Sheriff's Office has sponsored a canine program. This unit is utilized to assist our patrol and investigation division with long and short term investigations. The canine unit also responds to calls for service, conducts interdiction details and assists our agency and others in Cochise County with vehicle searches and high risk apprehensions. In the short time the unit has been active, it has been an integral part of law enforcement functions in Cochise County, assisting in the solving of thefts, burglaries and homicides. This grant will allow the purchasing of another canine and will pay for the training of this canine and the handler.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
If approved, the Sheriff’s Office will purchase the canine and obtain training for the canine and the deputy who will be its handler.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
If not approved, it will severely impact the Sheriff’s Office ability to purchase and train an additional canine and handler; and continue this valuable program.