AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS ($76,000) FROM THE FEDERAL FORFEITURE JUSTICE FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF NARCOTICS IDENTIFICATION EQUIPMENT AND DIGITAL FORENSIC EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE.
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BACKGROUND:
The City is committed to creating a safe environment for its residents and visitors, as well as protecting their property interests. The City is also committed to retaining a high-quality workforce and ensuring public safety by using the most current law enforcement technologies and best practices. The Chief of Police is requesting the use of Law Enforcement Trust Funds (LETF) to advance these commitments to public safety.
DISCUSSION:
The attached memorandum from Chief of Police Frederick Hofer to City Manager Sheila Rose explains the request to purchase narcotics identification equipment, including a TruNarc Delta Handheld Analyzer and TruNarc Type H2 Kit, as well as digital forensic equipment, including Cellebrite, NightHawk, Origin Computer, LG 34-inch Curved Smart Monitor, and Logitech Signature Wireless Keyboard. The purchase totals Seventy-Six Thousand Dollars ($76,000) from the Federal Forfeiture Justice Fund.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
REVENUES: $ 0
EXPENDITURES: $ 76,000
BUDGETED? No
NOTES: There is $2,184,163.09 available in the Federal Forfeiture Justice Fund Account No. 6261-6430 to cover the purchase.