HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 07 14 Consent 200 Purchase of 10 Taser Devices and 1 Night Sight For Police Department~ Y
COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 200
July, 14, 2008
Meeting
CONSENT X
INFORMATIONAL
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
MGR_-~/DEPT
Authorization
REQUEST: The Police Department requests the Commission to approve the
expenditure of $8,132.00 from Local Asset Forfeiture funds for the purchase of ten (10)
new Taser electronic restraint protection devices and $8,926.28 from Federal Asset
Forfeiture funds for the purchase of one (1) Universal Night Sight for use in high risk
situations.
PURPOSE: The Police Department requests the Commission to approve the
expenditure of $8,132.00 from Local Asset Forfeiture funds for the purchase of ten (10)
new Taser electronic restraint protection devices. This purchase will allow us to outfit
more patrol officers with this equipment which has proven over the years to be
invaluable.
The Police Department also requests the Commission approve the expenditure of
$8,926.28 from Federal Asset Forfeiture funds for the purchase of one (1) Universal
Night Sight for use in high risk tactical situations and other critical incidents where there
is a need to operate in low light situations, enhancing the response to citizens in need.
CONSIDERATIONS: Over the last few years, the number of violent encounters we face
with violent suspects has greatly increased. An officer with a Taser restraint device is
able to quickly diffuse these situations while minimizing the risk of injury to the officer
and the suspect. The Police Department has been fortunate to be able to have equipped
fifteen officers with Tasers previously.
Additionally, the Police Department is responding to more high-risk critical incidents
within the city. The purchase of the night sight equipment will enhance the capabilities
of our police department to handle situations in low-light areas, better serving the citizens
of the city and minimizing risks.
FUNDING: Funding for the purchase of the Tasers will come from Local Asset
Forfeiture monies. As of June 23, there was a current balance of $49,733 in this fund.
Funding for the purchase of the Universal Night Sight will come from Federal Asset
Forfeiture monies. As of June 23, there was a current balance of $39,436 in this fund.
The total expenditure from the two funds is $17,058.28.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the expenditure of $8,132.00 from Local Asset
Forfeiture and 8,926.28 from Federal Asset Forfeiture.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: Immediately upon Commission approval.
ATTACHMENTS: None
COMMISSION ACTION: