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Police Department <br />www.santa-ana.org/pol ice <br />Item # 23 <br />or City of Santa Ana <br />20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 <br />Staff Report <br />August 1, 2023 <br />TOPIC: Resolution and Agreement for Police Department K-9 Program <br />AGENDA TITLE <br />Adopt a Resolution and Approve an Agreement Authorizing Police Corporal Joshua <br />Gripentrog to Purchase a Retired Santa Ana Police Department K-9, and Accepting the <br />Donation of a Police K-9 from Johanna Scillieri for the Santa Ana Police Department K- <br />9 Program <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase agreement between Santa Ana Police <br />Corporal Joshua Gripentrog and the City of Santa Ana for the sale of a retired Santa <br />Ana Police Department K-9, and accepting the donation of a Police K-9, equipment, <br />and supplies from Johanna Scillieri for the Santa Ana Police Department's K-9 <br />Program. <br />2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Santa Ana Police <br />Corporal Joshua Gripentrog for the sale of a retired Police Department K-9 in the <br />amount of $1, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager <br />and City Attorney. <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, 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 <br />the crucial bond between the Police Department and community members. During <br />public demonstrations, community members are able to "meet and greet" the police <br />service dogs and observe live bite and detection demonstrations. <br />From time to time, community members contribute funding and supplies to enhance <br />Department programs. Santa Ana Police Department Volunteer Johanna Scillieri, who <br />City Council 23 — 1 8/1/2023 <br />