RESOLUTION - RETIREMENT OF K-9 DOG "OSKAR" - #2015-5

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LEE COUNTY Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RETIREMENT OF K-9 DOG "OSKAR" WHEREAS, Oskar, a Belgian Malinois K-9 dog formerly used for drug detection by the Lee County Sheriffs Office, and his handler, Ken Gilstrap, Lee County Sheriff s Deputy, have been a great benefit to Lee County for six years; and, WHEREAS, Oskar's certification has expired and, due to a stomach condition and other health concerns, he is no longer physically able to perform as a law enforcement K-9 for the Lee County Sheriff's Office; and, WHEREAS, Oskar was specifically trained in certain law enforcement procedures which may cause him to behave unpredictably and perhaps in an aggressive manner as a result of such training and presents a risk to the general public health and safety if presented for sale to or adoption by the general public; and, WHEREAS, such risk is not present when Oskar is transferred to the care and keeping of his handler, Deputy Ken Gilstrap, who was also trained in handling and caring for a specially trained law enforcement K-9; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that Oskar should be retired and ownership transferred to his handler, Deputy Ken Gilstrap, who has undergone the additional training and responsibility which is required for law enforcement K -9s and their handlers; and, WHEREAS, NCGS § 160A -266(d) permits the Board of Commissioners to authorize the transfer of ownership of Oskar to Deputy Ken Gilstrap upon Deputy Ken Gilstrap accepting custody of the dog and assuming all liability and responsibility for the care of the animal for the remainder of its life. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the transfer of ownership of K-9 dog Oskar to Deputy Ken Gilstrap effective as of Adopted this 2nd of February, 2015. .LJ Amy M. Dalrymple, Chair Lee County Board of Commissioners (ayneSI.-4'Lee T Clerk to tlVe Eloard