Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Constable Terry Allbritton
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Donation
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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Precinct 5 Foundation
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to accept from the Precinct 5 Foundation a narcotics canine that was donated by Taste of Texas to be utilized for investigative patrol law enforcement duties and functions.
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Background and Discussion:
Adding a narcotics detection canine enhances law enforcement's ability to quickly and accurately detect illegal controlled substances, strengthening probable cause and supporting successful prosecutions.
Expected Impact:
The addition of a trained narcotic canine will significantly improve officer safety and strengthen criminal investigations by providing a reliable and legally recognized tool for detecting illegal controlled substances.
Alternative Options:
No alternative options.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: A: Reduce violent crime across the County.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): A4: Improve safety through targeted pursuit of violent crime suspects.
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