REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Award of Contract for a Body-worn Camera Solution (F16-44)
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval is requested to award a five-year contract to Taser International, Inc. of Scottsdale, AZ in the amount of $1,496,956 ($1,378,095 plus sales tax in the amount of $118,861), to provide a body worn camera (BWC) solution, including software, unlimited digital evidence storage, and conducted electrical weapons (CEWs) otherwise known as Tasers.
EXISTING POLICY
Pursuant to Chapter 2.08 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code, the purchase of body-worn cameras and the associated data storage was solicited through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process. Contracts resulting from RFPs are awarded on best value to the City rather than the lowest bid price, as in the case of an Invitation for Bids (IFB).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(a) as it has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonable foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
A body worn camera (BWC) is a small, lightweight camera worn on an officer's uniform, capable of capturing video from the officer's perspective. BWCs are becoming standard throughout law enforcement and their use is supported by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the California Police Chiefs Association. The video and audio documentation of incidents provided by BWCs may assist both in the prosecution of criminal cases and in proving/disproving alleged policy and/or law violations by staff. The cameras will be used by all officers and supervisors.
On May 21, 2015, the DPS Body Worn Cameras Project was presented at the Budget Workshop for FY 2015/16 and approved for funding in the FY 2015/16 Budget. After budget approval, staff developed ...
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