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Police Department <br /> www.santa-ana.org/pd <br /> Item # 26 <br /> City of Santa Ana <br /> 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 <br /> Staff Report <br /> January 18, 2022 <br /> TOPIC: Donation of a Police K-9 Animal <br /> AGENDA TITLE: <br /> Resolution Accepting the Donation of a Police K-9 Animal from Johanna Scillieri for the <br /> Santa Ana Police Department K-9 Program <br /> RECOMMENDED ACTION <br /> Adopt a resolution accepting the donation of a Police K-9 animal from Johanna Scillieri <br /> for the Santa Ana Police Department's K-9 Program. <br /> DISCUSSION <br /> The Santa Ana Police Department Canine Unit utilizes police service dogs trained <br /> specifically to assist with different patrol functions. The police service dogs serve as a <br /> valuable officer safety resource during tactical and high-risk situations. The police <br /> service dogs are used to find and apprehend violent suspects by providing officers with <br /> additional safety options when apprehending a suspect. In addition to enforcement <br /> duties, canine handlers perform public relations activities with their K-9s that enhance the <br /> crucial bond between the Police Department and community members. During public <br /> demonstrations, community members are able to "meet-and-greet" the police service <br /> dogs and observe live bite and detection demonstrations. <br /> From time to time, community members contribute funding and supplies to enhance <br /> Police Department programs. Santa Ana Police Department volunteer Johanna Scillieri, <br /> who volunteers in the Investigations Division, and who has a passion for animals and the <br /> Santa Ana Police Department's Canine Program in particular, wishes to donate new K-9 <br /> "Nick." The total value of new K-9 Nick is approximately $12,930. <br /> Currently, the Santa Ana Police Department Canine Unit has six apprehension canines, <br /> a bloodhound, a therapeutic dog, and a narcotics detection dog. Approval of this <br /> resolution and addition a new K-9 would enhance the Canine Unit operational status in <br /> assisting other Police Department bureaus and in continuing seven-day-a-week coverage <br /> for the City of Santa Ana. The Santa Ana Police Department appreciates the partnership <br /> it has with its volunteers, and staff recommends approval of this resolution. <br /> City Council 26 — 1 1/18/2022 <br />