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PROBATION DEPARTMENT
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Requested Action(s)
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a) Request to adopt a finding that it is appropriate for the Probation Department canine named Riggs to be retired from law enforcement service due to age and that he is no longer needed for public use
b) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Chief Probation Officer to sign the retirement agreement with Robert Duarte for the transfer of ownership of Riggs for the sum of $1.00
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Financial Impact:
There is no impact on the General Fund. The $1.00 proceeds will be deposited into Budget Unit 2037, account 471120.
Background Information:
Riggs, an eight-year-old German Shepard canine who has faithfully served the Tehama County Probation Department since 2018, is retiring from law enforcement due to his age. It is respectfully recommended that Riggs be provided to his Handler of eight years for the fair market value of $1.00. Accordingly, upon the Handler’s execution and return of this agreement, along with payment of $1.00, the County will relinquish all title and ownership rights, officially transferring Riggs to his Handler.