Council is requested to authorize the official transfer of ownership of K-9 “Cuda” to his handler, Corporal Justin Case.

Corporal Case was recently promoted and his new job responsibilities prevent him from continuing as a K-9 handler. His assigned dog, K-9 “Cuda” is seven years old. Cuda has performed faithfully as a member of the police department; however, at his age, it is not practical to retrain him to work with another handler. Additionally, a new, different handler can cause a K-9 emotional stress.

Corporal Case wishes to care for Cuda for the remainder of his life and is asking for the City to officially transfer ownership to him.