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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSummary Fact SheetPOLICE AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FACT SHEET Purchase of a surveillance platform JUSTIN'ICATION: THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE CI1'Y OF MIAMI HOMELAND DEFENSE/NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT BOND OVERSIGHT BOARD TO PURCHASE A NEW SURVEILLANCE PLATFORM THROUGH THE HOMELAND DEFENSE PREPAREDNESS INITIATIVE BOND. THE PLATFORM IS A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONICS USED FOR SURVEILLANCE AND EVIDENCE GATHERING, COVERTLY. IT CAN BE DEPLOYED INTO URBAN ENVIRONMENTS TO COLLECT INTELLIGENCE ON CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES WITHOUT RELYING ON INFORMANTS AND/OR EXPOSING UNDERCOVER OFFICERS. HOW IS 'I'IIIS 1'1'EM GOING TO ENHANCE 'IHL QUALITY OF SERVICE TO THE CUSTOMER / CITIZENS? THE USE OF 'TECHNICALLY OBTAINED INTELLIGENCE AND EVIDENCE COLLECTIONS HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY MORE IMPORTANT. TODAY'S INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN CRIMINAL AND /OR 'TERRORIST ACTIVITIES ARE NOT ONLY WELL VERSED IN THE TACTICS COMMONLY USED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENC I H S, BUT HAVE SUPPORT GROUPS THAT PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE USE OF COUNTER SURVEII LANCE EQUIPMENT IN TODAY' S HIGH-TECH WORLD. IS THIS A REPLACEMENT ITEM? YES ►1 NO ® (If yes, why?) Within the last four years the current platform has experience continuous break down. IS THIS AN EMERGENCY ITEM? YES n NO ►1 (If yes, why?) IS THIS PURCHASE USING A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR? f yes, why?) IS THIS A LOCAL VENDOR? YES ❑ NO (If no, explain?) Located in Coral Springs, Florida IS THIS THE LOWEST BID? YES ❑ NO ❑ (If no, explain?) The highest ranked and most advantageous proposal to provide the required equipment. FUNDING SOURCE: COMMENTS: CIP/LEBGIX TOTAL EXPENDITURE: $199,750.00 Commission Hearing Date: 4/28/05 Item#: CA-7 - D ©33 / e De 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: April 28t. 2005