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Acceptance of Donation for K9 Procurement and Training
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners accepts a donation in the amount of $17,500 to be applied toward the procurement of a K9 unit and the training required for its deployment within the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office.
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Background:
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) seeks to enhance its operational capabilities through the replacement of a K9 unit. The previous unit was inactivated in January 2026 after seven years of service. To support this initiative, the Sheriff’s Office has received a $17,500 donation from Hennepin County resident Lisa Paulson, designated for the acquisition and training of a new K9 unit.
Of the total donation, $11,000 is allocated for the procurement of a narcotics detector dog, and $6,500 is allocated for the combined detector and patrol training course. This training provides foundational detection skills, patrol functions, evidence search capability, and obedience instruction necessary to ensure the K9 unit’s operational readiness. These allocations reflect the full intended use of the donated funds.
Acceptance of this donation will directly improve the Sheriff’s Office’s operational capabilities by enabling the acquisition and readiness training of a new K9 unit. The enhanced narcotics detection and patrol capacity will support criminal investigations, improve field operations, and strengthen the Office’s ability to respond to community safety needs. The training supported by the donation ensures that the K9 unit will be prepared for safe and effective deployment in both detection and patrol environments.
Approval of this Board Action Request will authorize the Sheriff’s Office to accept and apply the donation for these specified public safety purposes, in alignment with Hennepin County’s commitment to community safety, effective emergency response, and responsible stewardship of resources.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: No Recommendation