0716RESOLUTION NO, 716 (#11- 2014)
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSINGAPPRECIA TION FOR CANINE OFFICER
ROBY UPON HIS RETIREMENT; M SUPPORT OF TRANSFERRING
OWNERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY OF CANINE OFFICER ROB TO
HIS HANDLER, OFFICER REGINA BO YD; AND, FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Jacksonville has used canine officers for many years and
have been fortunate to have both tremendous canine officers and officer handlers;
WHEREAS, Canine Officer Roby, who has served the Department valiantly for the
past Six (6) years as a certified North American Police Dog, has participated in numerous
law enforcement activities, conducting over One Thousand (1,000) sweeps, over Eight
Hundred (800) alerts, and has been involved in numerous drug arrests, drug and property
seizures, and weapon recoveries; and,
WHEREAS, injured in a subject's arrest in 2012, Canine Roby required surgery.
Unfortunately, the surgery was only able to partially correct Roby's condition, and he is no
longer able to provide services to the Police Department. Roby' permanent injuries
require specific veterinary care for the remainder of his life. Because State law, City
policy, and Police Department policy allows for Canine Officers to be relinquished and
transferred to their Officer Handlers, the City Council does so herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED B Y THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OFJACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT. -
SECTION ONE: In appreciation and support of the years of service and
dedication to the Jacksonville Police Department, the City of Jacksonville expresses its
gratitude and recognition of Canine Officer Roby's retirement from service. In accordance
with State law, City police, and Police Department policy, the City Council authorizes
relinquishment of Canine Roby to Roby's handier, Officer Regina Boyd, and thanks Officer
Boyd for her years of dedication to Roby and the Department.
SECTION TWO: Any and all other Resolutions in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict. This Resolution shall be in effect from and
after its date of passage.
RESOLUTION NO, 716 (#11-2014)
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 1 Hk DA Y OFAUGUST, 2014.
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
YOR ,GARY FLETCHER
A TTEST.'
SUSAN DA WTT, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM.'