Awards, Presentations, Organizational Business - Brian Podany, Safety Services Director/Chief of Police
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Recognition and Retirement of K9 Remy
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Executive Summary
Council is asked to recognize the accomplishments of K9 Remy and his handler Officer Mark Allen and retire K9 Remy from service and release him into the care of Officer Allen.
Background
K9 Remy served the Blaine community from June 2014 through August 2022. K9 Remy and his handler Officer Mark Allen formed an incredible bond over their eight years of service together. At one point K9 Remy became gravely ill and Officer Allen slept on the floor of Remy’s kennel at the vet for 75 hours, never leaving his side. K9 Remy made a full recovery and was able to return to full active duty.
Here are some stats from K9 Remy’s eight years of service:
Calls for Service = 402
Apprehensions = 8
Arrests = 112
Tracking Percentage = 29%
Awards
2020 - USPCA Region 12 Eric Christensen “Spirit Award”
2019 - USPCA Region 12 Narcotics Trial Second Place Department Team
2018 - USPCA Region 12 Narcotics Trial Third Place Department Team
- USPCA Region 12 Narcotics Trial Third Place Room Search
2015 - USPCA Region 12 Patrol Dog Trial Second Place Suspect Search
- USPCA Region 12 Patrol Dog Trial Third Place Criminal Apprehension
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Staff Recommendation
By motion, formally release K-9 Remy into the care of Officer Mark Allen and thank both for their work and sacrifice to the Blaine community.
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