SHERIFF'S OFFICE - D. THOMPSON

Approve augmentation of Sheriff's Operations budget to provide for an additional K-9, training, and equipment using CAMP (Campaign Against Marijuana Planting) funds in the amount of $19,350.00. (4/5 vote)

SBC FILE NUMBER: 110

The Sheriff's Office is requesting approval to add a second canine (K-9).  This additional tool will give seven (7) day-a-week coverage of a dog trained in tracking, apprehension, and drug detection.  This addition will decrease the call-out workload of our current K-9 and his handler.  K-9's are a very important tool in Law Enforcement.  They increase officer safety and make searches much less intrusive and more efficient.  Having seven day-a-week coverage will also decrease the amount of overtime spent on call-outs as the time a K-9 is actually on-duty will double.  

The total first year cost, including the dog, is $19,350.  The initial one-time cost is $13,000 ($7,500 dog; $4,500 training/equipment).  The annual costs is approximately $7,350 per year and is broken down as follows: food, $1,000; veterinarian, $750; K-9 pay, $2,600 ($100 bi-weekly); and maintenance training, $3,000.  This cost will be offset with the use of the Sheriff's CAMP funding which has a balance of $33,000.

An existing vehicle will be converted to accommodate the K-9.  The Deputy Sheriff's Association, through a community donation, will pay for the conversion.

Augment the Sheriff's Schedule of Fixed Assets to include a K-9; and Augment the Sheriff's Schedule of Expenses and Revenue in the amount of $19,350 for the purchase of the K-9 and associated costs with offsetting revenue from the Sheriff's CAMP funds. (4/5 vote)