(a) The Village Police Department may implement and maintain a K-9 officer program at the discretion of the Chief of Police with the approval of the Mayor/Safety Director, or at the direction of the Mayor/Safety Director. The K-9 officer shall be selected from the full-time police officers at the sole discretion of the Chief of Police.
(b) The K-9 officer shall be compensated at their regular pay rate. In addition, the K-9 officer shall be additionally compensated for 1-1/4 hours per week to cover year round care and maintenance of the K-9. Said compensation shall be made as income paid, compensatory time, or time off (such as early departure from shift) at the discretion of the Chief of Police.
(Ord. 2012-23. Passed 10-16-12.)