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Police Department <br />www.santa-ana.org/pd <br />Item # 20 <br />City of Santa Ana <br />20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 <br /> Staff Report <br />August 19, 2025 <br />TOPIC: Resolution and Agreement for Police Department K-9 Kaylee <br />AGENDA TITLE <br />Resolution and Agreement Authorizing Police Corporal Ryan Johnson to Purchase a <br />Retired Santa Ana Police Department K-9 <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase agreement between Santa Ana Police <br />Corporal Ryan Johnson and the City of Santa Ana for the sale of a retired Santa Ana <br />Police Department K-9. <br />RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF <br />THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN <br />CORPORAL RYAN JOHNSON AND THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RELATING TO THE <br />PURCHASE OF A RETIRED SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT K-9 <br />2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Santa Ana Police <br /> Corporal Ryan Johnson for the sale of a retired Police Department K-9 in the amount <br />of $1 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX). <br />GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No <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 service <br />dogs are used to find and apprehend violent suspects, providing officers with additional <br />safety options when apprehending a suspect. In addition to enforcement duties, the <br />Canine Unit performs public relations activities that enhance the crucial bond between <br />the Police Department and community members. During public events, community <br />members are able to “meet and greet” the police service dogs and observe live bite and <br />detection demonstrations.