Title
Authorization to Enter into Agreement with U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration for Police Services (Airport Bureau) (Ordinance S-51550) - District 8
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the Police Department to enter into an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), for the TSA Certified Explosives Detection Canine Team Program.
Report
Summary
The Police Department has entered into similar agreements with the TSA National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program (NEDCTP) for the past several years. The Police Department is requesting Council approval of two updated contracts with the TSA to begin in 2025. This request is for approval of the first of two contracts with the TSA for the Airport Bureau.
The TSA certified explosives detection canine teams are available to promptly respond to transportation operating systems under the jurisdiction of the Phoenix Police Department, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with the intent to provide maximum coverage during peak operation hours. This agreement is for the Police Department Airport Bureau canine teams which provide support for the airport, passenger terminals, and support facilities, through general or routine sweeps of terminals, vehicles, baggage, cargo, freight, aircraft, service equipment, support structures and critical infrastructure. The canine teams conduct training and other canine activities within the view of the public, providing a noticeable deterrent towards terrorist threats and other criminal activity.
Contract Term
Agreement period is January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027.
Financial Impact
The Aviation Department will pay for personnel costs and in-kind resources in relation to this program. There is no financial impact for the Police Department.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.