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Council approves ceremonial retirements for two RBPD police canines
Summary
Council approved the retirements of two Redondo Beach Police Department canines, K9 Bolton and K9 Ace, thanking handlers for service and allowing the dogs to retire to their handler families.
The City Council approved a consent‑calendar item to retire two Redondo Beach Police Department canines.
Police staff presented the animals and handlers: K9 Bolton (10 years old), a vapor‑detection dog that served about nine years and was credited with hundreds of detection sweeps at large events; and K9 Ace (7 years old), a patrol and detection canine that served five years. Both dogs received ceremonial recognition and were released to live with their handlers as family pets.
The item was pulled from the consent calendar so councilmembers could thank handlers and hear short remarks about each dog—s service. The council approved the retirements by roll call vote; the record shows unanimous approval.
Why it matters: The retirements follow department policy and recognize long‑term service by animal partners. The council also noted the cost and chain‑of‑custody requirements for ceremonial plaques and the clerical procedure for finalizing the retirements.
Outcome: Approved, consent item H10.
