Legislation Details

File #: 26-5303    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Asset Management Status: Passed
File created: 7/29/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/6/2026 Final action: 8/6/2026
Title: Request by the Sheriff's Office for approval to retire four (4) canines from active duty and transfer ownership to the current handlers with releases of liability, and K9s4Cops will immediately replace the canines at no cost to the county.
Primary Department: Sheriff
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Type of Request: Asset Management

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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): K9s.Org

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Sheriff's Office for approval to retire four (4) canines from active duty and transfer ownership to the current handlers with releases of liability, and K9s4Cops will immediately replace the canines at no cost to the county.
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Background and Discussion:
Four current canine teams are retiring due to age and will be replaced through an existing grant agreement with K9s.Org




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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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