Budget Amendment ID: FY2014-S3-430

EPS 430

EOD Canines

Mr. Michael O. Moore moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, , by inserting after line 8000-1700 the following item:

"xxxx-xxxx  For all expenses related to the purchase and training of not less than two canines trained in explosives ordinance detection (EOD) for the Central Massachusetts Homeland Security Council. The Council shall be authorized to fund the necessary vehicles, equipment and training for each EOD canine. The Council is further authorized to establish a grant program to fund the equipment and training expenses required for a dedicated police officer for each EOD canine. Any city or town accepting an EOD canine must commit to maintaining a trained officer and all necessary equipment and vehicle for the life of the dog.  Any city or town accepting funding for an EOD canine shall upon acceptance agree to respond to regional or state wide calls for assistance from the Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council, the secretary of public safety and homeland security and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.......$200,000"