HomeMy WebLinkAboutSummary Fact SheetPOLICE AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FACT SHEET
JUSTIFICATION:
The Police Department has a need for ninety (97) tasers, Style No. X26, Model 26012 and
related quipment to continue equipping police personnel.
HOW IS THIS ITEM GOING TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SERVICE TO THE
CUSTOMER / CITIZENS?
The purchase of this equipment is necessary to continue the Department's effort in reducing
injuries to officers and subjects.
IS THIS A REPLACEMENT ITEM? YES
NO ® (If yes, why?)
IS THIS AN EMERGENCY ITEM? YES n NO ® (If yes, why?)
IS THIS PURCHASE USING A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR? YES ® NO ❑ (If yes, why?)
Taser International, Inc. is the only company that can provide the taser that comes with an on-
board memory chip to download 2,000 past firings based on the time and date the unit was fired
to protect officers from unfounded charges of misuse of force.
IS THIS A LOCAL VENDOR? YES n NO ® (If no, explain?)
IS THIS THE LOWEST BID? YES ❑ NO ® (If no, explain?)
FUNDING SOURCE:
COMMENTS:
Police General Fund
Commission Hearing Date:
2/22/07
TOTAL EXPENDITURE:
Item#:
$80,000
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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: February 22, 2007