Title
Donation from State of Arizona for Training Simulator for Police Department (Ordinance S-50111)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a donation to purchase training simulator system and equipment from the State of Arizona up to $300,000. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept all funds, and for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The donation is a result of the State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-Sixth Legislature First Regular Session 2023 House Bill 2632 (HB 2632). The Legislature of the State of Arizona enacted the sum of $1,668,000 to be appropriated from the peace officer training equipment fund established by section 41-1731, Arizona Revised Statutes, in Fiscal Year 2023-2024, to the State Treasurer for training simulators.
As a result of HB 2632, a Virtra System Virtual Simulator system and additional accessories will be donated to the Phoenix Police Department. The estimated value of the customized system is $271,254.34 which falls under the maximum system value of $300,000 per HB2632.
The acceptance of this donation will allow the Training Bureau, both Basic Recruit Training and Tactical Training Detail (TTD) in-service training, to utilize the simulator for a variety of virtual training options. The system includes firearms training applications including Taser, pepper ball, and 40MM launchers, which will allow squad-based training could be done with the force options. This system also has the potential to enhance the Department's community engagement opportunities and may also aid in recruitment opportunities.
This donation has been reviewed and approved by the Charitable Donations Committee.
Financial Impact
The total cost for the simulator and additional equipment is $271,254.34. There is no additional cost to the City.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.