Title
Authorization to Purchase Equipment for Investigations of Human Exploitation and Trafficking Cases (Ordinance S-45774)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the Phoenix Police Department's Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit to purchase equipment needed to investigate Human Exploitation and Trafficking cases. The aggregate value of this purchase will not exceed $28,236. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit investigates crimes related to sex trafficking activities. Traffickers are reaching more victims by recruiting and advertising online. Social media and internet enabled devices, including cell phones, have allowed traffickers to reach children, vulnerable teens, and adults. In an effort to ensure successful prosecutions of sex trafficking cases, updated surveillance technology is required. This equipment will allow detectives to run more efficient covert operations while providing for officer safety during undercover operations.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as a result of a Special Circumstance Without Competition Determination Memo citing Adaptive Digital Systems, Inc. as the sole provider of the surveillance technology. A Special Circumstance Without Competition Determination Memo was completed and approved by the Deputy Finance Director recommending the Procurement with Adaptive Digital Systems, Inc. be accepted.
Financial Impact
The total cost of this equipment will not exceed $28,236. Funds are available in the Police Department's budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was approved by the Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee at their May 14, 2019 meeting by a vote of 4-0.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.