1999-006 •
RESOLUTION NO. 99-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, RECOGNIZING THE CANINE
AS AN OFFICIAL POSITION WITHIN THE
SOUTHLAKE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
FIRE SERVICES DIVISION; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the citizens of the City of Southlake to
provide Public Safety Services in the detection of arson, the apprehension of criminal
offenders, and the locating of lost persons; and,
WHEREAS, canines have demonstrated their ability to assist in such public
safety endeavors; and,
WHEREAS, the Southlake Department of Public Safety has established
policy guidelines governing a canine program.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The position of a Canine is hereby recognized an official position within the
Southlake Department of Public Safety Fire Services Division structure.
Section 2. The position of the Canine shall be governed by the policies, rules, and
regulations as established by the Director of Public Safety and the applicable State and
Federal Regulations.
Section 3. Mocha is hereby appointed as Arson Canine.
Section 4. This resolution is hereby effective upon passage by the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the A. day of , 1999.
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Sandra L. LeGrand
City Secretary