TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: William Evans, Chief of Police
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Police Dog to K-9 Officer Adam Stapleton
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BACKGROUND:
Nevil, a German/Dutch Shephard, 10 years old that had been assigned to Officer Adam Stapleton, is being retired due to his handler retiring on April 2, 2026, from the Joliet Police Department. Due to the dog’s specialized police training, it should not be made available for purchase by the general public as surplus property. Officer Stapleton has requested that he be allowed to purchase the dog.
This item was reviewed at the Public Safety Committee Meeting held on April 7, 2026 and recommended to the full Council for approval.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the resolution authorizing the sale of a police dog to Officer Stapleton.
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