ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager and the Chief of Police for the SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE of Eight (8) Panasonic Toughbook 55 Laptop Computers, Eight (8) Extended Warranties for Panasonic Toughbooks, and Eight (8) Havis Toughbook 55 Docking Stations with Combination Antennae for Use in the Police Squad Cars from CDS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES, in the Amount of $34,373.00. (CDS Office Technologies holds the statewide computer master contract)
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BACKGROUND:
The Peoria Police Department uses Panasonic Toughbook laptop computers for everyday use in our marked and unmarked fleet. Temperature extremes, normal use wear and tear, and extended life usage have resulted in the need to replace the amount requested. Many of the computers in use have been repaired by parting out older models. By purchasing Eight (8) of the Panasonic Toughbook 55 laptops the police department's inventory of older models will can begin to be replenished with current models that are capable of effectively running the numerous programs required by officers in the field.
In-car laptops are an integral and critical part of an officer's equipment and to maintain an efficient patrol operation requires a reliable laptop supported by a current operating system that is further supported by the manufacturer. The myriad of software programs relied on by officers in the field has increased over the past years. Our fleet of older laptops are not effective at collectively running the technology those programs provide. Some of those programs include: MDT Force, Map Force, Write Force, Accident Reporting, GPS/AVL, E-ticketing, IWIN, AFIX fingerprinting identification system and ShotSpotter.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding for this purchase would come from General Fund account # 1012133-505999 - Police Technical Services Capital Other
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: N/A
IMPACT IF APPROVED: The Peoria Police Department will continue to provide the necessary technology required for today's...
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