Title
Special Recognition: The Retirement of K9 Officer Melnic
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Recognize K9 Officer Melnic for his service to the community upon his retirement from the Olympia Police Department.
Report
Issue:
Whether to recognize Melnic, who has been an integral part of the Olympia Police Department (OPD) for four years. He is retiring to enjoy his life at home.
Staff Contact:
Lt. Paul Lower, Police Department, 360.753.8410
Presenter(s):
Lt. Paul Lower
Councilmember Jessica Bateman, on behalf of the Joint Animal Services Board
Background and Analysis:
Melnic is beloved by both the Olympia Police Department and the Olympia Community. He has been the unofficial mascot of OPD and has visited with countless Olympia citizens. OPD is sending him into retirement with special recognition from the City Council and with a party at Hands On Children’s Museum, on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 6:30pm. All are invited to the party with free admission to the Museum!
Financial Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
None