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AGENDA ITEM <br />A Community Service dog could also benefit our officers who deal with many stressors each <br />day. In the past several months our department has gone through several critical incidents. <br />During these times a Community Service dog could have assisted our officers during those <br />difficult times. <br />A written policy has drafted based on language used for more traditional K9 programs; however, <br />there are some obvious differences that would be omitted or added based on the Community <br />Service dog we are using. A Sergeant could be the supervisor overseeing the handler(s) and <br />monitoring the work the dog is engaged in each week. A process has been completed to <br />determine the primary handler and the two assistance handlers. The Community Service dog <br />would live with the primary handler at his/her residence. The Community Service dog would <br />also spend time at the police department and would be there to greet tours and other groups that <br />would stop by for a visit. <br />2. Project Scope. Establish a Community Service Dog (K-9) program for the Orono Police <br />Department <br />3. Cost. <br />Service Dog Budget <br />Year 1 <br />Year 2 <br />Year 3 <br />Year 4 <br />Year 5 <br />5 Year Total <br />Medical and Vet Expense <br />$ 304 <br />$ 304 <br />$ 304 <br />$ 304 <br />$ 304 <br />$ 1,520 <br />Food and Treats <br />$ 600 <br />$ 650 <br />$ 700 <br />$ 750 <br />$ 800 <br />$ 3,500 <br />Squad Set -Up <br />$ 300 <br />$ 0 <br />$ 0 <br />$ 0 <br />$ 0 <br />$ 300 <br />Extra Needs ($100 per <br />month to cover other item <br />for the do <br />$ 1,200 <br />$ 1,200 <br />$ 1,200 <br />$ 1,200 <br />$ 1,200 <br />$ 6,000 <br />Total <br />$ 2,404 <br />$ 2,154 <br />$ 2,204 <br />$ 2,254 <br />$ 2,304 <br />$11,320 <br />*additional costs would be for a police badge and outer clothing for the dog to wear when out in <br />public. <br />4. Funding. Can Do Canines would provide the dog to the City of Orono (Orono Police <br />Department) at no charge, however they would like for us to promote a fundraising campaign to <br />recover some of the cost for the dog and training. Mound Crime Prevention Fund has also <br />approved $2500 to cover cost to establish this program. The Crime Prevention Fund <br />(Minnetrista and Orono) has this on their next agenda to consider a donation to this program as <br />well. <br />5. Staff Recommendation. I recommend that we partner with Can Do Canine to establish a <br />Community Service (K-9) program for the Orono Police Department. <br />Prepared By: Correy Famiok Reviewed By: Correy Farniok Approved By: T -)a <br />