HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7849 RESOLUTION NO. 7849
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
CREATION AND APPROVAL OF A POLICE CANINE PROGRAM
WHEREAS,the implementation of a police canine program will advance the safety,
productivity and efficiency of the police department through the skills of a trained canine in
the tracking, searching, detection and apprehension of suspects and missing persons; and
WHEREAS, the addition of a police canine will offer greater means of community
outreach and connection with the citizens through demonstrations at schools, meetings,
special events and presentations; and
WHEREAS, the careful selection of an officer for assignment as the canine handler
and attendance at the St Paul Police canine handler school with United States Police
Canine Association certification will provide solid groundwork for a professional and
successful program; and
WHEREAS, clear departmental policy covering the direction and operation of the
canine unit are vital to the program and along with the highest training standards will
reduce civil liability; and
WHEREAS, the initial cost of this program is estimated to be$18,100 to include the
canine purchase and basic training through the St Paul Police Department, food, vet care,
basic equipment and installation for the squad and home of the canine handler; and
WHEREAS, The St Paul Police Canine Foundation has offered the Mounds View
Police Department a $6100 grant award to reduce this initial start up cost to be
approximately $12,000; and
WHEREAS,future annual expenses to maintain the canine program are projected to
run from $2400-$7100 to cover food, vet care and handler compensation for the necessary
care and maintenance of the dog and overtime wages.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota to hereby approve the creation of a police canine
program within the Mounds View Police Department at an estimated initial cost to the city
of $12,000 to include the purchase of a canine, attendance at the basic handler school
through the St Paul Police Department and acceptance of a grant award from the St Paul
Police Canine Foundation which covers the purchase of an imported service dog and basic
handier school, resulting in a net award benefit of$6100.
Resolution 7849
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Adopted this 14th day of November 2011.
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ATTEST:
Jim Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)