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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE:
(November 5, 20131
AGENDA ITEM NO.
ITEM TITLE:
Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City authorizing the National City Police
Department to accept the donation of a police service dog from the United States Government — Naval
Special Warfare Group — One (NSWG-1) and authorize police department to sign the indemnity
agreement.
PREPARED BY: Jose Tellez, Captain) DEPARTMENT: Police
PHONE: 145131 APPROVED BY:
EXPLANATION:
0-he United States Government — Naval Special Warfare Group — One (NSWG-1) donated olice
Service Dog (PSD) to the National City Police Department as part of a partnership that has been
fostered over several years between the Police Department's SWAT Team and the US Navy Seals.
PSD Marco, a two and a half year old male Belgium Malinois, was trained in patrol work and in bomb
detection. For the purposes of the US Navy Seals, PSD Marco could not meet the transition standards
in a timely manner, as required for sensitive operations, between patrol work and bomb detection. As a
result PSD Marco was released from the US Navy Seals K9 Program and offered to the National City
Police Department as a working patrol dog.
The police department's independent canine trainer, tested PSD Marco and determined the dog is
suitable to work as a police canine for the National City Police Department. Due to the impending
government shutdown, the independent trainer took custody of PSD Marco until which time the city
formally accepts the donation. PSD Marco will be assigned a handler and then undergo training specific
to police work. Based on the breed, age, and training PSD Marco's estimated value is $12,000. 1
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: APPROVED: Finance
ACCOUNT NO. I APPROVED: MIS
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
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ORDINANCE: INTRODUCTION:
FINAL ADOPTION:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
[Adopt Resolution)
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
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ATTACHMENTS:
Background
Indemnity Agreement
Resolution