Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Police Services
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
Canine Retirement - Official Retirement of K-9 Narry to His Handler.
Body
Information Contact: Mirtha V. Ramos, Chief of Police
Phone Number: (770) 724-7440
PURPOSE:
To consider approving the immediate retirement of dual-purpose canine Narry (K-9 Narry); and
To consider approving retiring K-9 Narry to the care of Lt. R.E. Carrigan; and
To consider authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents.
NEED/IMPACT:
Narcotics detection K-9 Narry went into service with the DeKalb County Police Department in 2016 as a dual-purpose canine. K-9 Narry was assigned to then Sergeant R.E. Carrigan to be used as a multipurpose canine, related to the detection of narcotics, tracking suspects, locating suspects, and locating evidence. K-9 Narry has had a successful career with the DeKalb County Police Department. Due to his age, years of service, and medical concerns, it is necessary that K-9 Narry retires from the police Department.
After consulting with professional K-9 handlers and trainers, it was determined that K-9 Narry is unsuitable for the operational work required of him. Therefore, this request is to retire K-9 Narry to the care of his handler, Lt. R.E. Carrigan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Position(s) created: N/A
Effective Dates: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the immediate retirement of dual-purpose canine Narry (K-9 Narry); and To approve retiring K-9 Narry to the care of handler, Lt. R.E. Carrigan; and To approve the resolution and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents.