File #: 25-603   
Type: Resolution (Consent) Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/26/2025 In control: Sheriff's Office
On agenda: 12/9/2025 Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Commissioner Shehan - Sheriff's Office - To Approve the Surplus and Disposition of 10-Year-Old German Shepard K-9 Named Chief
Sponsors: Scott Shehan
Attachments: 1. Resolution
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Commissioner Shehan - Sheriff’s Office - To Approve the Surplus and Disposition of 10-Year-Old German Shepard K-9 Named Chief

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STAFF CONTACT

Chief Deputy Scott Wyatt - Sheriff’s Office - 704-866-6837

BUDGET IMPACT
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BACKGROUND

The Gaston County Sheriff’s Office requests that Chief, a 10-year-old German Shepard, be declared as Surplus and removed from Gaston County Sheriff’s Office inventory as per North Carolina General Statute 160A-266. K-9 Chief is failing to perform his duties as a member of the K-9 team in handler protection and explosive detection, due to health issues. It is recommended that K-9 Chief be retired at this point due to the safety of the K-9 and its handler.

POLICY IMPACT

K-9 Chief will be declared surplus and transferred in accordance with NCGS § 160A-266.

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