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Donation from Phoenix Police Foundation of Equipment for Canine Unit (Ordinance S-48987)
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Donation from Phoenix Police Foundation of Equipment for Canine Unit (Ordinance S-48987)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a donation of equipment for the Phoenix Police Department Canine Unit from the Phoenix Police Foundation for up to $60,600. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept all funds, and for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
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Summary
The Phoenix Police Department’s Canine Unit plays a critical role in policing, including locating a suspect or being used as a less lethal and preservation of life tool for the officers and suspects. The Phoenix Police Department is the largest law enforcement agency in Arizona and has the most extensive canine program with 17 dogs and handlers. Regardless of the number of safety precautions taken, canine work in policing is inherently dangerous. This equipment will assist with training and provide as many tools as possible to increase canine, handler, and community safety.
This donation consists of five separate types of equipment:
Canine Scent Wall: This item is designed to be used as a training tool to keep police dogs sharp in their narcotic recognition skills and reinforce their odor detection abilities. The objective is to keep the dogs at peak performance by utilizing the scent wall and boxes to identify narcotic, nitrate, and human remains detection. The value of this item is $941.09.
Canine Bite Suits: The donation of four bite suits will be used as a tool when training canines to apprehend suspects and follow handler commands. The objective is to keep the dogs at peak performance by utilizing the most realistic training environment possible. The value of the four suits is $6,340.
Throwbot 2 Robots: This donation is for two robots. The Throwbot 2 robot is a throwable micro-robot platform that enables operators to obtain instantaneous video and audio reconnaissance within indoor or outdoor environments. The robots are designed to withstand repeated drops of up to 30 feet onto concrete. This allows operators to throw the robot into hazardous situations in order to quickly make informed decisions. The value of the two robots is $32,840.
CORE Under-Door Camera: The donation of one under-door camera allows the user to see under doors with an approximate quarter-inch gap between the door and floor. The two camera model provides the user with a forward and upward look into the room being inspected. The camera is also equipped with high intensity infrared illumination for non-illuminated rooms/areas. The ability to illuminate a room prior to sending an officer or canine will provide immediate intelligence on the layout of the room and reduce the chances of a lethal encounter. The value of the under-door camera is $9,829.36.
FLIR Monocular Systems: The donation of two Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) Monocular systems will assist police K-9 teams search within various environments, such as buildings, both residential and commercial, yards, neighborhoods, and large open areas like parks and desert areas, by identifying "hot spots" at a distance. This early warning system would improve the ability to create an apprehension plan involving the least amount of force and reduces the possibility of a lethal encounter. The value of two FLIR systems is $10,640.79.
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
Cost to the City will include any standard operation and maintenance expenses. Funds are available in the Police Department's budget.
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Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.