ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager and Interim Chief of Police for the Request for a SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE of Seven (7) Digital In-Car Cameras and the Necessary Peripherals from L3 MOBILE VISION, INC., in the Amount of $33,995.50.
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BACKGROUND: In 2009, the Police Department completed a transition to the wireless digital in-car video camera program for our squad cars. We currently have 81 in-car video systems in use (includes 13 new units installed in 2017/2018). Of those 81 systems, 68 systems have been in use for 8 years or more.
In 2017 we purchased 18 new DVR systems in an effort to reduce the repair costs of the aging DVRs.
- 2017 new install - 8 (these new units replace old units taken out of service when the old squad was replaced).
- 2017/2018 repair and replace - 5
- Remaining replacement units - 5
The 7 new DVR units requested will be installed in the new marked police vehicles authorized for purchase in 2018.
On May 3rd, 2018 ILETSB awarded the City of Peoria a grant for the reimbursement of in-car cameras purchased and installed in 2016-2018. The police department has requested $50,028 for reimbursement through this grant.
L3 Mobile Vision, Inc. is the sole source vendor for our wireless digital video camera program. The current digital in-car video camera systems and the system infrastructure were purchased through L3 Mobile Vision Inc. For Compatibility and consistency of interoperability within our current system, new additions and replacements must also be acquired through the same vendor.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The total cost of 7 digital in-car camera units is $33,995.50. The funds for this equipment would come from the approved Capital Improvement Project budget CB1852 - Police Technology
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: Video evidence has become an integral part of daily police operations in successfully prosecuting criminal offenses, traffic violations, evaluating officer performance, training office...
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