Canine Retirement. When the Employer determines that a canine can no longer efficiently perform the duties for which it was trained, the canine and the associated non- reusable equipment shall be given to its Canine Handler, upon the Canine Handler’s request, without regard to any property disposal, bidding or other requirements of State law. The canine handler shall accept absolute ownership of the canine, and the Employer shall be held harmless from any and all liability which may arise from ownership of the canine.
Canine Retirement. The Police Chief shall have the sole authority to deem a canine permanently retired and may factor in past, present and future veterinary costs in making the decision on whether to permanently retire the canine.
Canine Retirement. In the event a CITY owned canine is permanently retired, the most recent handler shall have the option to purchase the canine from the CITY for $1, as is. In the event the canine had more than one handler and the most recent handler chooses not to purchase the canine, the next most recent handler of that canine shall have the option to purchase the retired canine, as is. The purchase of the dog shall include an indemnification and hold harmless agreement signed by the purchasing officer releasing the CITY from all liability, including future veterinary care, maintenance, and other costs, relating to the canine.
