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Resolution 2020-020
3C-9 Officer "Buzz"
WHEREAS, Buzz is retiring from his position as X-9 Officer for the City of
Stillwater Police Department, effective January 21, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the career accomplishments of Buzz are:
Graduatedfrom St Paul -Poi -hie Department .7X-9 SchooCin May of 2010 after
completing a 12 week program;
• Successfully certified 8 consecutive years in 'USTCJI TDi(Tatrol Dog 1),
including 'Winning 2ndplace overall in 2014 and3rdplace in Suspect Search
in 2017;
• Successfully certified 8 consecutive years in 'USTC L Narcotics Detection;
• Completed over 110o hours of in-service training;
• Over 25o deployments (calls where the dog was used);
• Over 7o drug searches in addition to 26 school sniffs at Stillwater �vliddle
School and
• Conducted99 demonstrations and educationalmeetings for over 7,000
citizens.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Stillwater, Minnesota, that for his service to the City of Stillwater, Buzz is hereby
commended for serving the City for 10 years. The Council extends their
appreciation for his dedicated service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to enter this Certificate of .Appreciation upon the official record of the
Council and to deliver a certified copy thereof to David flNulfing for Buzz.
.Adopted by the City Council -this 18th day of February, 2020.
.Mayor