Title
Authorization to Purchase Attic Cameras for Police Department (Ordinance S-44727)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Tactical Electronics and Military Supply, LLC to purchase three CORE Pole Camera 10-foot kits. The total cost will not exceed $30,500. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The K9 Unit's mission is to search and locate people for various reasons. There are many structures that contain compartments or sections that are difficult or unsafe to access. The attic cameras are affixed to a telescopic pole and allow officers to extend their fields of view without risk of personal injury.
The K9 Unit provides 23 hours of City coverage throughout the week and is used by patrol in assisting with clearing buildings and making them safe. Currently, without the cameras, K9 handlers are forced to expose their heads into attic and crawl spaces to verify there is no one hiding. The cameras would provide safety to officers while conducting searches.
Procurement Information
A non-competitive procurement is requested as Tactical Electronics and Military Supply, LLC is the exclusive manufacturer and distributer of the CORE Pole Camera 10-foot kits and accesories. The department has evaluated similar systems and has determined the requested kit best meets the needs of the department.
Financial Impact
The total cost will not exceed $30,500. Funds are available in the Police Department's budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was heard at the Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee meeting held on May 9, 2018 and was recommended for approval by a vote of 2-0.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.