To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
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APPROVE THE RETIREMENT OF POLICE CANINES "ACE" AND "BALTON" AND THE ASSOCIATED CANINE TRANSFER AGREEMENTS AUTHORIZING THE HANDLERS, OFFICER DANIEL HALEY AND SERGEANT DAVID ARNOLD, TO PURCHASE THE CANINES FROM THE CITY FOR ONE DOLLAR EACH
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Canine "Ace" is approximately 7 years old and has served the City for 5 years. Canine "Balton" is 10.5 years old, and has served for 9 years. Ace has lived with Officer Haley and his family throughout his service career, and Balton has resided with Sergeant Arnold and his family for the duration of his career. Both canines have been tremendous assets to the community and have reached the end of their service lives. As such, the Police Department recommends the City Council approve their retirement and authorize the transfer of ownership to their handlers for the sum of one dollar each.
BACKGROUND
The City of Redondo Beach purchased Canine Ace over five years ago, and the canine has lived and worked with Officer Daniel Haley twenty-four hours a day for the duration of his service life. During his service, Ace has participated in hundreds of searches for criminal suspects, explosives, and contraband in the City of Redondo Beach and throughout the South Bay. While assigned to Patrol, these efforts resulted in the discovery of firearms and ammunition. His work has included explosive sweeps at events such as BeachLife, various City signature and special events, and with regional partners at venues including SoFi Stadium. Their work has directly contributed to the safety of tens of thousands of people. Continuous evaluation conducted with subject matter experts, including the Department's contracted training service(s), indicated that canine Ace had reached the end of his service life and, as a result, should be retired rather than placed into service as a single-purpose explosive detection canine.
Canine Balton was...
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