Title
Donation from Phoenix Police Foundation for Patrol Division Equipment (Ordinance S-51593) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a donation from the Phoenix Police Foundation of up to $699,255 to purchase tools and equipment for the Phoenix Police Department (PPD) Patrol Divison. 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 PPD Patrol Division was provided with a unique opportunity to purchase items that are intended to benefit the division on a daily basis, as well as protect the safety of community members. The Phoenix Police Foundation was approached by another foundation, which wanted to make a donation specifically to patrol after the line of duty death of Officer Zane Coolidge. PPD selected the following items as they would have the most impact on operations, as well as provide additional safety to officers and community members.
Protective Ballistic Shields
Patrol-ready ballistic shields to protect officers from handgun and rifle fire while carrying out their daily duties. These shields also create a protective barrier for extracting victims, protecting innocent people, and allowing officers to enter a space that has the propensity for violence.
Key Management System
A 192-capacity key management system will be purchased for the Cactus Park Precinct. This system allows officers to check out keys for patrol vehicles and return them at the end of their shift. This will significantly reduce the number of lost keys and replacement costs, as well as extend the life of the fleet by distributing older and newer cars respectively. This system also allows vehicles to be available before the start of patrol shift, allowing for officers to quickly load up and be available for service without waiting at the precinct for the previous shift to return a patrol car. Putting this administrative system in the busiest police precinct will allow PPD to reap the benefits of the program and work on adding more key organizational systems to the rest of the Police Department, as funds become available.
Breaching Tools
A breaching tool allows patrol officers to make critical crisis entries to extricate victims, access incapacitated citizens, and/or subdue a subject engaging in active violence to prevent serious physical injury or death.
Mobile Fingerprint Scanners
Mobile fingerprint scanners will allow officers to accurately identify suspects in the field rather than transporting them to a precinct for identification purposes. This technology is also very effective in identifying remains of deceased persons, making notifications to next of kin possible, as well as increasing the effectiveness of a streamlined death investigation.
Telescoping Ladders
Telescoping portable ladders allow a vantage point to elevate an officer above a crime scene to help mitigate any potential threats to civilians and officers alike. These lightweight ladders are easily transported in patrol vehicles and can be quickly extended to reach elevated positions. These items can assist officers in accessing rooftops or reaching innocent citizens from areas that pose an inherent risk of injury or death.
Break and Rakes
Break and rake tools enable patrol officers to break through windows and safely clear glass during crisis entry situations. The podcut's durable design provides a versatile tool for rapid access in situations requiring both force and precision.
Item Breakdown
The donation will be broken down to purchase the following items, showing the quantities and total purchase prices.
- Protective Ballistic Shields (60): $560,601
- Key Management System (1): $35,376
- Entry Rams (100): $35,000
- Mobile Fingerprint Scanners (10): $30,408
- Telescoping Ladders (70): $20,283
- Break and Rakes (41): $17,587
The Phoenix Police Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The Foundation is committed to addressing unmet capital needs of the Police Department, providing financial assistance in crisis situations, and recognizing those who protect our community.
Financial Impact
The total amount to be donated for the purchase of the equipment and tools is $699,255.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.