Title
FY 2022 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies Grant (Ordinance S-48856)
Description
Request retroactive authorization for the City manager, or his designee, to allow the Police Department to apply for, accept and enter into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the FY 2022 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies Grant. The total funding requested is $1 million. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The goal of this grant is to support existing digital evidence integration demonstration efforts in law enforcement agencies, prosecution agencies, or in partnerships between such agencies to support digital evidence sharing and integration across two or more agencies. The funding provided under this grant will be used to purchase additional Evidence.com Pro licenses to accommodate additional police department employees. The licensing will provide access to the "Residents" portion of the capture application, which will allow officers in the field and community members to upload digital evidence, as well as other product enhancements. Funds awarded under this grant will be used to purchase equipment and licensing to transform the department to a full, digital evidence management solution.
The grant application was due May 25, 2022. If authorization is denied, the grant application will be rescinded.
Contract Term
Three years beginning Oct. 1, 2022.
Financial Impact
The total funding requested is $1 million. No matching funds are required.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.