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JUSTIFICATION:
The FY 2008 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) provides funding for a
wide range of law enforcement activities to prevent and control crime. Funding from this grant
will be utilized to purchase laptops for the Public Service Aide (PSA) vehicles.
HOW IS THIS ITEM GOING TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SERVICE TO THE
CUSTOMER / CITIZENS?
Equipping the PSA vehicles with laptops will expand and improve operations by having PSA's
able to assist and support officers in delivering police services to the public. PSA's assist
officers with non -hazardous duties such as investigation and writing of vehicle accidents and
issuance of traffic summons, as well as handling burglary and theft reports and supplementary
missing persons and runaway juvenile incidents reports. PSA's allow police officers more time
to concentrate on the most urgent and critical needs for police services.
IS THIS A REPLACEMENT ITEM? YES ❑ NO ® (If yes, why?)
IS THIS AN EMERGENCY ITEM? YES ❑ NO ® (If yes, why?)
IS THIS PURCHASE USING A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR? YES ❑ NO ❑ (If yes, why?)
N/A
IS THIS A LOCAL VENDOR? YES ❑ NO ❑ (If no, explain?)
N/A
IS THIS THE LOWEST BID? YES ❑ NO ❑ (If no, explain?)
N/A
FUNDING SOURCE: Grant/City of Miami Match TOTAL EXPENDITURE: $216,539.40
COMMENTS:
A match from the City of Miami will be utilized to cover the cost of three additional years of
extended warranty for the laptops.
Commission Hearing Date: 9/25/08 Item#: CA-3
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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 Iwill 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.
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Commission Hearing Date: September 25, 2008