From
Steven Cherry
Title
Ordinance amending the FY 2019/2020 Capital Improvement Projects Budget for the purchase of GETAC body cameras along with In-Car video equipment from Trinity Innovative Solutions in the amount of $67,150.02 through the Texas DIR-TSO-4075 State contract
Presenter
Steven Cherry, Court Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The agreement will provide the Municipal Court the ability to purchase body worn cameras and in-car video solutions for the city marshals. The purchase will be off of the Texas DIR-TSO-4075 State contract. The current in-car solution in the marshal vehicles is no longer supported by the current company L3 and is outdated. Body worn cameras are not only a benefit to the marshals but to the city. It is a standard and best practice in law enforcement across the country. Video recorded by body worn cameras and in-car solutions helps protect officers and citizens against false accusations, claims of misconduct, or abuse. Increases transparency and accountability of officers. May help prevent and de-escalate confrontational situations between officers and civilians. This is a one time purchase of equipment with a four (4) year warranty with an optional one year extension.
Financial Consideration
Funding for the purchase for the body cameras and in-car solution equipment and installation by Trinity Solutions, in the amount of $67,106, is available by approving an ordinance transferring and appropriating from the unobligated fund balance in the Capitol Reserve Fund (402590) to WO #02015303 (MC Body Worn and In-Car Cameras).