STAFF REPORT
City of Lancaster
NB 1
1/9/2024
JC
Date: January 9, 2024
To: Mayor Parris and City Council Members
From: Rodrick Armalin, Chief of Police
Subject:ShotSpotter pilot program with SoundThinking, Inc.
Recommendation:
Approve six (6) month pilot program and three (3) year Professional Service Agreement with SoundThinking, Inc.; and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all task orders.
City has the option to cancel the contract at the end of the pilot program.
Fiscal Impact:
A six (6) month pilot program evaluation period- all fees waived ($0 cost). Remaining six (6) months of standard twelve (12) month period $140, 000. Thereafter $280,000 each for years two (2) and three (3), for a total cost of $700,000, should the City choose to not opt out after the six (6) month pilot program.
Background:
SoundThinking, Inc. is proposing a component of their SafetySmart Platform that is used by many law enforcement agencies, including our Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The ShotSpotter solution is designed to identify, locate and track active gunfire. This program will support our local Sherriff’s Department and the Lancaster Police Department’s efforts to more effectively respond to and investigate gunfire incidents. ShotSpotter solution is currently deployed across the country and serves agencies of all sizes that are committed to leveraging real-time gunfire intelligence to reduce gun violence and build community safety and trust. ra:rc
Attachment:
SoundThinking, Inc. ShotSpotter Contract