5. AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF POLICE SERVICE DOG On December 29, 2025, Sergeant Leah Barrett rotated out of the Canine Program after being promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Police Service Dog Azzurri will be retired from active service. Azzurri is a 9-year-old Belgian Malinois and has served as a Tustin Police Canine for almost six years. Based on the unique bond between canine and handler, Sergeant Barrett has agreed to accept ownership of Azzurri. The Agreement for Transfer of Ownership of a Police Service Canine has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. - City of Tustin, CA

Meeting: Regular Meeting of the City Council/Closed Session-4:30 pm/Regular Meeting-6:00 pm

Meeting Time: February 03, 2026 at 6:00pm PST

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5. AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF POLICE SERVICE DOG On December 29, 2025, Sergeant Leah Barrett rotated out of the Canine Program after being promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Police Service Dog Azzurri will be retired from active service. Azzurri is a 9-year-old Belgian Malinois and has served as a Tustin Police Canine for almost six years. Based on the unique bond between canine and handler, Sergeant Barrett has agreed to accept ownership of Azzurri. The Agreement for Transfer of Ownership of a Police Service Canine has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.