6.2. SR 02-06-2012<E~f. REQUEST FOR ACTION
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TO ITEM NUMBER
Ma or and Ci Council 6.2
AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
Awards & Reco 'tions Februa 6, 2012 Bradle R. Rolfe, Chief of Police
ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By
Recognize Donation of Police K-9 Body Armor Cal Portnex, Ci Administrator
REVIEWED BY
ACTION REQUESTED
1. Recognize the donation of body armor to Elk River Police Department K-9 Zeus by Karla,
and Pat Reinhart.
2. Adopt the attached resolution acknowledging the Reinhart's contribution.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Police Department formed a police K-9 unit over 20 years ago. Officer Adam Bebeau and
his partner Zeus are the 4`~ K-9 partners in the department's history. While serving the
community, police K-9's face the same dangers as their human partners. The value of body
armor in protecting police officers has long been recognized, however, providing the officer's K-9
partner the same protection has often been overlooked.
Karla and Pat Reinhart of Isanti County are dog lovers who recognize the unique dangers faced
by police K-9s. When the Reinhart's became aware that Zeus was using improperly fitting body
armor that which previously was used by a significantly larger police K-9, they coordinated with
Officer Adam Bebeau, the type and size body armor best suited to protect Zeus. The Reinhart's
purchased a ballistic and stab resistant vest which they have donated to the Elk River Police
Department.
The Reinhart's, Officer Bebeau and Zeus will be in attendance at the Council meeting. Chief
Rolfe will present the Reinhart's with a certificate of recognition and appreciation for their
valuable donation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This donation will provide a savings to the police budget exceeding $1,000.
ATTACHMENTS
^ Resolution
Action Motion by Second by Vote
Follow Up
RESOLUTION # 12-
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
CITY OF ELK RIVER
WHEREAS, the Ciry of Elk River is grateful to all civic groups, organizations and
individuals for their contributions to the community; and
WHEREAS, while serving the community, police K-9s face the same dangers as their
human partners; and
WHEREAS, the value of body armor in protecting police officers has long been
recognized, however, providing the officer's K-9 partner the same protection has often been
overlooked; and
WHEREAS, Karla and Pat Reinhart of Isanti County are dog lovers who recognize the
unique dangers faced by police K-9s; and
WHEREAS, the Reinhart's generously donated police K-9 body armor to the City of Elk
River with the intent it be used by the Police Department for their K-9 Zeus.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Ciry Council of the Ciry of Elk River
hereby acknowledges the support and commend the Reinhart's for their generous donation.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the Ciry of Elk River this 6~' day of February
2012.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, Ciry Clerk