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Sole source purchase of the Ocean Rackmount Avid Medias video Enhancement System
JUSTIFICATION:
The Department of Police is requesting the purchase of the Ocean Rackmaount Avid Media
Enhancement System, to provide them with the capability of viewing, processing and /or
analyzing surveillance video tape from crime scenes. The d'Tective Forensic package is used by
federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to provide the tools to quickly clarify manage
and present video evidence. This system and the d'Tective forensic bundle enable users to do
field acquisition, clarification, analysis, and presentation of surveillance video images to produce
results never before available.
HOW IS THIS 1I`EM GOING TO ENHANCE TILL QUALITY OF SERVICE TO THE
CUSTOMER / CITIZENS?
The analysis of this video evidence is paramount to the successful identification and arrest of the
offender(s) and prosecution of these cases. Evidence captured on videotape has been found to be
more accurate, more reliable and more convincing than eyewitness testimony alone.
IS THIS A REPLACEMENT ITEM? YES ❑ NO
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why?)
IS THIS AN EMERGENCY ITEM? YES 0 NO
IS THIS PURCHASE USING A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR?
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YES
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NO 0 (If yes, why?)
Unique features
IS THIS A LOCAL VENDOR? YES ❑ NO ® (If no, explain?)
Sole Source Vendor
IS THIS THE LOWEST BID? YES 0 NO 0 (If no, explain?)
Sole Source Vendor
FUNDING SOURCE:
COMMENTS:
Local Law Enforcement
Block Gant
TOTAL EXPENDITURE: $38,119.00
Commission Hearing Date:
3/10/05
Item#:
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POLICE AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FACT SHEET
This is a brief summary of agenda items that pertain to the Miami Police
Department. We are providing answers to the most commonly asked questions.
The goal of this summary is to provide the Commission with detailed information to
enhance your review and approval process.
Should you have any additional questions, or require additional information
regarding this item, please contact my office and I will have a Police Department
representative provide you with needed information.
Note: On certain items we may be able to provide a static display for your review
upon your request.
John F. Timoney
Chief of Police
305-579-6565
Commission Hearing Date: March 10h, 2005