File #: 16-0191    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 2/24/2016 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 4/5/2016 Final action: 4/5/2016
Title: Sheriff’s Office recommending the Board approve and accept with thanks a donation of a bullet proof K-9 vest from the Gavin Buchanan Memorial Foundation. FUNDING: Gavin Buchanan Memorial Foundation Donation.

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Sheriff’s Office recommending the Board approve and accept with thanks a donation of a bullet proof K-9 vest from the Gavin Buchanan Memorial Foundation.

 

FUNDING:  Gavin Buchanan Memorial Foundation Donation.

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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION

Sheriff’s Office recommends the acceptance of the donation for the new K-9 vest.

 

DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND

The Sheriff’s Office has been selected to receive a donated bullet proof K-9 vest for our K-9 Carly, who is in need of a higher level vest.

 

This foundation was created in honor of eight year old Gavin Buchanan, who was a victim in a triple homicide that occurred last year. The foundation is dedicated to supplying higher level bulletproof vests to K-9 units who are in need of better protection. The vest has an estimated value of $1,200.

 

                                                              

ALTERNATIVES

N/A

 

OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

N/A

 

CAO RECOMMENDATION

Approve the department's recommendation.

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT

No impact to Net County Cost.

 

CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS

N/A

 

STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT

Public Safety

 

CONTACT

Undersheriff Randy Peshon