Staff Report
City Council
Item No. {{section.number}}.E
Meeting Date: June 26, 2024
From: George Crum, Police Chief
Title: Approval of Grant Expenditure SLESA FY 2020-2021 RECOMMENDATION:
To approve the expenditure plan appropriating Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) for FY 2021-2022 allocation for NexLog Dispatch Event Recorder, two BizHub printer/copiers, and four 4RE Motorola Watchguard in-car camera systems and funds to match the Department of Justice, Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program.
BACKGROUND:
A Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) has been established in each county of the state, for the purpose of overseeing and allocating funding being provided by the State of California's Citizens Options for Public Safety (Cal-COPS) Program, for the purpose of funding "frontline law enforcement services." The total state funding from the program allots a certain percentage for "city funding." City funding allocations are distributed based on population estimates provided by Chapter 353 of the Budget Act for the particular year funding.
In accordance with Government Code Section 30061 and 30063, the City Council shall approve the appropriation of the anticipated funding by approving a written request in the form of an expenditure plan. The County of Riverside Sheriff’s Department is designated as the Supplemental Law Enforcement Oversight Committee and must certify receipts and approval of the city's expenditure plan prior to submitting it to the County Board of Supervisors for review and approval, who will subsequently authorize the County Auditor/Controller to release the funding.
DISCUSSION:
Our current balance of SLESA funds for FY 2020-2021 is $107,871.03. The expenditure plan requirement requests the identification of the category (or categories) for which the Police Department plans to expend current funding. It has been determined through management and staff decisions the best and most beneficial use of a portion of the funding will be designated to purchase one NexLog Dispatch Event Recorder, two BizHub printer/copiers, four 4RE Motorola Watchguard in-car camera systems and funds to match the Department of Justice, Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Purchase Program.
Currently, our Communications Bureau is utilizing an event recorder that is outdated, no longer has a service contract and has experienced technical issues. The current recorder also does not allow the recording of tactical channels for the Fire Department. The event recorder is used to capture and record phone calls and public safety radio traffic and allows for playback and monitoring. Event recording is a critical piece of equipment for the Communications Bureau and provides the ability for quality assurance and the debriefing of incidents.
Staff has researched various models of event recorders and determined the NexLog Eventide 740-DX is the recorder that provides the best options and expandability for the Communications Bureau.
Our Records Bureau and Administration Office is currently operating with copy machines that have exceeded their usefulness. These two machines have generated a significant number of service calls within the last six months, with the Records Bureau copy machine being down for a period of time.
The Police Department is in the process of receiving new marked patrol vehicles. Each vehicle is equipped with an in-car camera system. Six patrol units have been ordered and will be received soon. We currently have two complete systems and need four more for the incoming patrol units. These cameras allow for events to be recorded and stored for a period of time for evidentiary purposes.
Motorola Watchguard systems are currently in use in the departments marked patrol units.
Other systems have been researched and staff has determined the Watchguard system currently serves the departments need.
In an effort to encourage the use of bulletproof vests, the department has continued to utilize the Department of Justice, Patrick Leahy, Bulletproof Vest Purchase Program. This program provides reimbursement up to $300 for the purchase of a bulletproof vest. The department has always matched the $300 for a total reimbursement of $600. •(1) NexLog 740 DX-Series Eventide Recording System; Including a five-year hardware and software warrant with 24/7 support from Capture Technologies for $55,129.04.
•(2) Konica Minolta Bizhub C550i Printer/Copier from Konica Minolta for $24,457.66 •(4) Motorola 4RE Watchguard In-Car camera systems from Motorola Solutions for $26,441.60
•(6) $300 disbursements to match the Department of Justice, Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Purchase Program reimbursement for $1,800.
Total Cost of Expenditures: $107,828.30
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approving the expenditure plan will provide a funding source to purchase the listed equipment in the amount of $107,828.30 including all sales tax and shipping costs. These items will be expensed from Fund 247, project G04592. The remaining balance for this project will be $42.73.
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
Action E-3: Expand the use of cameras and other technology to promote public safety.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. NexLog EVENTIDE 740-dx Dispatch Recorder
2. Konica Minolta Quote for Cathedral City PD – 5-2-24 - 2 c550i (2)
3. Motorola 4RE Watchguard Systems