Common use of Canine Unit Clause in Contracts

Canine Unit. The following applies to Officers assigned to the Canine Unit (includes Narcotics Canine): (1) The City will install kennels at the home of the Officers assigned canines, and pay for veterinary care, food, and miscellaneous supplies. Officers assigned canines will be allowed to drive their assigned City vehicle to their place of residence. Except as provided in Section 7.9, Canine Officers who reside farther than fifteen (15) miles from the City limits must leave their assigned vehicles at an approved City facility and provide approved secure transportation for the canine from that point to their residences. Unless inconsistent with this section, Administrative Order 8-8 shall apply with reference to the purpose and benefit of City take-home vehicles. Canine Officers will not be permitted to voluntarily transfer to other assignments during the service life of the Officer's canine. Canine Officers are not precluded from competing for promotional positions. (2) The canine and the kennel installed by the City at the Officers' home are the property of the City. In the event an Officer is no longer assigned to the canine unit, the City reserves the right to maintain ownership of the canine or return the canine to the original vendor or other designated party, as determined by the Chief of Police or designee. (3) Canine Officers, with the exception of the narcotics unit canine, are subject to flexible hours of work as described in Section 7.13.02. The base work schedule for Officers assigned to the Canine Unit will consist of a work week of five (5) ten-hour days followed by a work week of three (3) ten-hour days, commonly referred to as the Platoon Schedule, with a total of six (6) days off during the two work weeks, to include at least one weekend.