Canine Tracking Unit support

The Florida Department of Corrections Master Agreement A3189 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) designed to provide specialized canine tracking unit support to the Belleview Police Department. The master agreement enables the Department of Corrections to deploy a canine tracking unit consisting of a canine sergeant and two correctional officers to assist in critical law enforcement operations, including apprehending escaped offenders, locating missing persons, and supporting search and rescue efforts for endangered individuals. The scope of service is specifically tailored to operational needs, with each deployment contingent upon formal request and compliance with established protocol.

The master agreement was awarded to the City of Belleview and administered by the Florida Department of Corrections, with an initial performance period from August 19, 2013, to August 18, 2016. The contract is structured as a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) without direct financial obligations between participating entities, covering multiple correctional institutions including Lake, Marion, and Sumter Correctional Institutions. Geographic coverage is limited to the state of Florida, with a flexible termination clause allowing either party to conclude the agreement with 30 days' notice or immediate cancellation by the Department of Corrections for non-compliance. The IDV represents a collaborative approach to inter-agency law enforcement support, emphasizing operational flexibility and shared public safety objectives.