2009-27014 ResoRESOLUTION NO.
2009-27014
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A DONATION OF A BELGIAN
MALINOIS DOG FROM MR. BENNY KLEPACH, TO BE UTILIZED BY THE
MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT PATROL DIVISION CANINE SQUAD,
FOR THE DUAL PURPOSE OF EXPLOSIVE DEVICE DETECTION AND THE
DETECTION, TRACKING AND APPREHENSION OF SUBJECTS INVOLVED
IN CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Police Department has identified a need to acquire a
dual purpose dog for explosive device detection as well as the detection and
apprehension of subjects involved in criminal activity in the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the canine handler and dog will work as a team to search for suspected
explosive devices and subjects wanted for crimes; and
WHEREAS, this dog has been purchased from the USA Canine Academy an
approved Miami Beach Police Department canine vendor by Mr. Benny Klepach for a
sum of $7900 and has graciously agreed to donate the dog to the Miami Beach Police
Department; and train the dog to be obedient with the ability to detect explosive
materials; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the obedience and basic police canine training received
from the USA Canine Academy, this dog and dedicated handler partner will receive
additional advanced training and be assigned to the Patrol Division Canine Squad
deployed throughout the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Benny Klepach, a City of Miami Beach resident, has agreed to
donate a dog for the dual purpose of explosive device detection with the capability to
track and apprehend subjects involved in criminal activity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, accept a donation of a
Belgian Malinois dog from Mr. Benny Klepach, to be utilized by the Miami Beach Police
Department Patrol Canine Squad for the dual purpose of explosive device detection and
the detection, tracking and apprehension of subjects involved in criminal activity.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 25th day of February , 2009.
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CITY CLERK
Robert Parcher
Matti Herrera Bower
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A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida accepting the donation
of a Belgian Malinois from Benny Klepach to be utilized by the Miami Beach Police Department Patrol
Division Canine Squad, for the dual purpose of explosive device detection and the tracking and
a rehension of sub~ects involved in criminal activi
Ke Intended Outcome 5u ortea:
To maintain crime rates at or below national trends.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): As a result of the Hay Group survey
onducted in 2007, safety was ranked number one by residents as one of the factors that makes the
ity of Miami Beach a better place; Police in neighborhoods and commercial areas are considered as
he most im ortant safe areas to address.
Issue:
Shall the City Commission adopt the Resolution?
Item Summary-Kecommenaailon:
The Miami Beach Police Department has identified a need to purchase an explosive detection dog with the
capability to track and apprehend subjects involved in criminal activity. Mr. Benny Klepach, a City of Miami
Beach resident has graciously agreed to donate a Belgian Malinois. This dog was purchased for a sum of
$7900 from USA Canine Academy an approved canine vendor. Prior to obtaining this Belgian Malinois,
the dog was trained in obedience and basic police canine training by USA Canine Academy trainers. In
addition, this dog and dedicated handler partner, will receive advanced training in explosive detection
coupled with the capability to track and apprehend subjects involved in crimes. The dog and handlerwill be
assigned to the Patrol Division Canine Squad for deployment throughout the City. The use of these types
ofmulti-purpose dogs has proven to bean effective tool to apprehend criminals, and limit potential injuries
from explosive devices.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
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Source of Amount Account
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Financial Impact Summary:
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Planning and Research Office Manager Michael Gruen
Sian-Offs:
department Directo~1 I Assistant City Manager I _ City Manager
Carlos E. Noriega, Chief ~ ~ --~~~
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: February 25, 2009
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A DONATION OF A
BELGIAN MALINOIS FROM MR. BENNY KLEPACH, TO BE UTILIZED BY
THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT PATROL DIVISION CANINE
SQUAD, FOR THE DUAL PURPOSE OF EXPLOSIVE DEVICE DETECTION
AND THE TRACKING AND APPREHENSION OF SUBJECTS INVOLVED IN
CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution,
ANALYSIS
The Miami Beach Police Department has identified a need to purchase an explosive
detection dog with the capability to track and apprehend subjects involved in criminal activity.
Mr. Benny Klepach, a City of Miami Beach resident has graciously agreed to donate a
Belgian Malinois. This dog was purchased for a sum of $7900 from USA Canine Academy
an approved canine vendor. Prior to obtaining this Belgian Malinois, the dog was trained in
obedience and basic police canine training by USA Canine Academy trainers. In addition,
this dog and dedicated handler partner, will receive advanced training in explosive detection
coupled with the capability to track and apprehend subjects involved in crimes. The dog and
handler will be assigned to the Patrol Division Canine Squad for deployment throughout the
City. The use of these types of multi-purpose dogs has proven to be an effective tool to
appr end criminals, and limit potential injuries from explosive devices.
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