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A request to adopt a resolution to award retired Police K9 Vader to Handler Officer Ronald Trombley
PURPOSE: Due to his age, Officer Ronald Trombley’s K9 partner Vader, will retire after 7 years of service to the Carrboro Police Department, and the Town of Carrboro.
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DEPARTMENT: Police
CONTACT INFORMATION: Chief Walter Horton, 919-918-7397
INFORMATION: In accord with North Carolina General Statute, 160A-266 declares K-9 Vader to be surplus property upon retirement from service and authorizes his assigned handler, Ronald Trombley, to take ownership of K-9 Vader upon his execution of a hold harmless agreement to provide proper care for the dog for the remainder of the life of the animal. By executing that agreement, Ronald Trombley will assume all liability and responsibility for the dog. The Board has previously awarded a retiring Police K9 to the handler free of charge. Town staff recommends that the Board of Aldermen award Officer Ronald Trombley, K9 Vader.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: There is no fiscal or staff impact. The value of Vader is $300.00
RECOMMENDATION:r Staff recommends that the Board approve the attached resolution.