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City of Palo Alto (ID # 3092)
City Council Staff Report
Report Type: Special Orders of the Day Meeting Date: 9/18/2012
Summary Title: Retirement Resolution - Police Canine Aris
Title: Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Expressing
Appreciation to Police Canine Aris z Kaplickeho hamru Upon His Retirement
From: City Manager
Lead Department: Police
Attachments:
K-9 ARIS Reso (DOC)
Prepared By: Barbara Teixeira, Administrative Assistant
Department Head: Dennis Burns, Police Chief
City Manager Approval: ____________________________________
James Keene, City Manager
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO POLICE CANINE UPON HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Aris z Kaplickeho hamru served the City of Palo Alto and its citizens as a
Police Service Dog (Canine) from February 2006 through July 2012; and
WHEREAS, Aris z Kaplickeho hamru has been the dedicated partner to his handler,
Agent Anthony Becker; and
WHEREAS, Aris z Kaplickeho hamru apprehended numerous criminals, including
suspects wanted for robbery, burglary, auto theft, and violent assaults, most notably was a
wanted Murder suspect who was located by Aris after an extensive multi-agency manhunt;
and
WHEREAS, Aris z Kaplickeho hamru assisted neighboring Police agencies such as
Menlo Park, Atherton, Mountain View, Stanford, Los Altos and East Palo Alto Police; and
WHEREAS, Aris z Kaplickeho hamru promoted positive public relations by visiting
numerous schools, Boy Scout meetings, Rotary Club meetings, and outside training classes;
and
WHEREAS, Aris z Kaplickeho hamru participated in numerous public classes such as
Citizen’s Police Academy; and
WHEREAS, Aris z Kaplickeho hamru received numerous letters of commendation
from the citizens of Palo Alto and Palo Alto Police Department personnel; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto wishes to acknowledge Aris z Kaplickeho hamru
for his commitment to the community and his consistent efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Palo
Alto hereby commends the outstanding public service of Aris z Kaplickeho hamru and
records its appreciation, as well as the appreciation of the citizens of this community,
upon his retirement.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: September 18, 2012
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney City Manager