To: Board of County Commissioners
From: Christopher R. Swanson, Sheriff
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RE: Approval of a purchase order to NM K-9 and J&S Training for the purchase of a new K9 (Narcotics/Patrol) and the related necessary 5-6 weeks of training in the total amount of $17,000.00 to be paid from account 2651-311.00-978.000
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Review and approval of a replacement Narcotics/Patrol K9 from NM K-9 and for the provision of its necessary training (5-6 weeks as quoted) to be provided by J & S Training to be secured by providing an approved PO to each vendor, in the amount of $8500.00 each per attached quotes. Each of these purchases will be paid from 2651-311.00-978.000 for a total of $17,000.00. No General Funds will be used for these purchases*
BACKGROUND:
The request for this K-9 is to replace a retired K9, Xander for the use of search and patrol with our specialty operations teams.
DISCUSSION:
While the process of searching for the desired temperament needed for the job, and the availability of such an animal upon finding it, such as this one; makes for a time-sensitive matter to be able to attain this K9. While this K9 is going through its academy of training, the dog will be imprinted on narcotics, trained to track humans, locate property and handler protection/suspect apprehension.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
N/A
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The account which will be impacted in the amount of $17,000.00 is 2651-311.00-978.000; a budget amendment is attached.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
N/A
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
N/A
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This purchase request conforms to the priority of Healthy, Livable & Safe Communities along with the Inclusive, Collaborative Culture by adding the special capabilities of a trained K9 to find narcotics, patrol and assist our Officers with keeping our community safe while adding the diversity and inclusion of a specialized K9 Officer to the team.
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