Title
Donation from Phoenix Police Foundation for IDEMIA IDent 2.0 Portable Fingerprint Scanners (Ordinance S-50940)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a donation from the Phoenix Police Foundation of 15 IDEMIA IDent 2.0 portable fingerprint scanners (Digiscans) valued at approximately $42,000 for the Phoenix Police Department. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept all funds related to this donation. If not approved, the donation would be declined.
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Summary
lDEMIA IDent 2.0 (Digiscan) devices are a portable tool utilized in the field which uses the fingerprints of the right and left index fingers to assist in the identification of subjects who do not have identification or are may be providing false information to officers. Having these devices will significantly reduce the amount of time needed to identify a subject. It will also help increase the safety for the officers and subjects being identified by quickly providing their true identity. The ability for patrol officers to use tools such as digiscans also saves valuable time and enables officers to answer other calls for service. These tools will also be used by the Phoenix Police Department to comply with Arizona State statues requiring the Department to respond to calls for assistance by hospitals in order to identify patients who are unable to provide their personal information.
This donation consists of 15 devices.
The Phoenix Police Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The Foundation is committed to addressing unmet capital needs of the Phoenix Police Department, providing financial assistance in crisis situations, and recognizing those who protect our community.
Financial Impact
There is no cost to the City.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.