Council hereby creates and establishes a Canine Unit within the Village of Shawnee Hills Police Department. The "Canine Unit" shall be defined as one Canine Handler, who shall be a sworn law enforcement officer holding one of the existing ranks in the Police Department, and one assigned Canine. The Canine Unit shall operate within the framework of the Police Department, subject to all policies, rules, and regulations applicable thereto, and be under the supervision of the Chief of Police. The Mayor shall make all appointments of the Canine Handlers and Canines assigned to the Canine Unit, subject to confirmation by Council.
(Ord. 32-2019. Passed 8-26-19.)