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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: May 14, 2026
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton CPM, City Manager
From: Timothy W. Duriso, Chief of Police S
RE: PO 7429-Retirement and transfer of ownership of Police Canine "Jago"
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval for the retirement of
police canine"Jago" from service with the Port Arthur Police Department.
Background:
"Jago" is a 3-year-old Dutch Shepard that the police department has owned for approximately
1 year and has been under the control of Officer Morrison during his police career. Due to
behavioral and safety concerns, including excessive aggression and failure to appropriately
respond to commands, the canine has been deemed unsuitable for continued deployment in law
enforcement operations. Based upon these concerns,the Police Department is recommending
retirement of the canine from active service.
Budget Impact:
The is no budgetary impact associated with the retirement of Police Canine "Jago".
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the retirement of police canine "Jago" from
service with the Port Arthur Police Department.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
P.O. 7429
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RETIREMENT OF POLICE
CANINE "JAGO" FROM SERVICE WITH THE PORT ARTHUR
POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Police Department has a police canine known
as "Jago" that has been in service for the City of Port Arthur
for the past year and is assigned to Officer Chad Morrison;
and
WHEREAS, Police Canine "Jago" has reached the end of his
service life with the Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the canine due to behavioral and safety
concerns, including excessive aggression and lack of
responsiveness to commands, has been deemed unsuitable for
continued law enforcement service; and
WHEREAS, the retirement of Police Canine "Jago" will
not result in any budgetary impact to the City of Port
Arthur.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble
are true and correct .
Section 2 . That the City Council of the City of Port
Arthur hereby authorizes the retirement of police canine
"Jago" from service with the Port Arthur Police Department,
at no cost to the City of Port Arthur.
Section 3 . That a copy of the Ordinance shall be spread
upon the Minutes of the City Council .
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of June, A.D. ,
2026 , at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor:
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Councilmembers :
NOES:
Charlotte M. Moses,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Christe Whitley Ned
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Roxann Pais Cotroneo
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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Ronald-Burton, CPM
City Manager
r Tim by W. Duliso
Chief of Police
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