2013-28425 Reso 2013-28425
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF
TWO SPECIALLY TRAINED CANINES FROM THE MIAMI BEACH K-9
KNIGHTS, THAT WILL BE UTILIZED BY THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE
DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS DIVISION CANINE SQUAD, WHICH
SHALL BE USED FOR THE DETECTION, TRACKING AND
APPREHENSION OF SUBJECTS INVOLVED IN CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Police Department has identified a need to acquire two (2)
multi-purpose dogs, which shall be used by the Operations Division, Canine Squad for the
apprehension of criminals and detection of narcotics, which shall prevent, detect and deter
those subjects involved in criminal activities that are occurring in the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, law enforcement agencies with these specially trained canines have proven
to be an effective means to discourage crime, and to hinder criminal activity, which includes
illegal narcotics activity and other criminal enterprises committed throughout South Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach K-9 Knights, has graciously agreed to donate a two (2)
multi-purpose canines to the Miami Beach Police Department Operations Division, Canine
Squad, which shall track and apprehend those subject(s) involved in criminal activity throughout
the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, these multi-purpose canines .will be purchased from an approved Miami
Beach Police Department canine vendor for a sum of$20,000; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, accept the donation of two
specially trained canines from the Miami Beach K-9 Knights, which shall be used by the Miami
Beach Police Department Operations Division Canine Squad, which shall be used for detection,
tracking and apprehension of subject involved in criminal activity.
PASSED and ADOPTED this I 11��' day of December, 2013.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, accepting the
donation of two specially trained canines from the Miami Beach K-9 Knights, that will be
utilized by the MBPD, Operations Division, Canine Squad, which shall be used for the
detection, tracking and apprehension of subjects involved in criminal activity.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Increase visibility of police
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): The 2012 City of Miami Beach
Community survey determined that increasing police visibility in neighborhoods was the
second most popular method for improving public safety, as 47% of residents chose this
option. By maintaining the number of canine officers on the streets will ensure greater
Visibility in the City.
Item Summa /Recommendation:
The Miami Beach Police Department has identified a need to acquire two.canine dogs with
the ability to be trained to detect narcotics, track and apprehend subjects involved in criminal
activity. The Miami Beach K9 Knights is a new organization that assists law enforcement
agencies with obtaining dogs for their canine squads. This organization represented by
Peter Catalano a City of Miami Beach resident, has graciously agreed to donate the dogs to
the Miami Beach Police Department, Canine Squad. The two canine dogs will be purchased
from an approved City of Miami Beach vendor for a sum of $20,000. The vendor will be
responsible for training the dog in basic obedience and narcotics detection prior to
acceptance by the Miami Beach Police Department. To maintain the skill levels of the
handlers and the narcotics detection ability of the canine, there will be on-going training
provided by the canine vendor as well as in-service training with the Canine Squad. The
utilization of a dual purpose canine will assist the Miami Beach Police Department in
deterring criminal activities in the City of Miami Beach.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
NA -
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds:
2
3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary: NA
City Clerk' ff'ce islative Tracking:
Micha I e , Manager
Planning and Research Section
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager ity Manager
Raymond AMartirmiz, Chief
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members the City mmission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: December 11, 2013
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYO AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, A CEPTING THE DONATION OF TWO
SPECIALLY TRAINED CANINES ROM THE MIAMI BEACH K-9 KNIGHTS,
THAT WILL BE UTILIZED BY THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION CANINE SQUAD, WHICH SHALL BE USED FOR
THE DETECTION, 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 acquire two canine dogs
with the ability to be trained to detect narcotics, track and apprehend subjects involved in
criminal activity. The Miami Beach K9 Knights is a new organization that assists law
enforcement agencies with obtaining dogs for their canine squads. This organization
represented by Peter Catalano a City of Miami Beach resident, has graciously agreed to
donate the dogs to the Miami Beach Police Department, Canine Squad. The two canine
dogs will be purchased:from an approved City of Miami Beach vendor for a sum of
$20,000. The vendor will be responsible for training the dogs in basic obedience and
narcotics detection prior to acceptance by the Miami Beach Police Department. To
maintain the skill levels of the handlers and the narcotics detection ability of the canine,
there will be on-going training provided by the canine vendor as well as in-service
training with the Canine Squad. The utilization of a dual purpose canine will assist the
Miami Beach Police Department in deterring criminal activities in the City of Miami
Beach.
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