Consent 7.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
County Sheriff
- Meeting Date:
- 10/20/2015
- Title:
- SWAT Communications Equipment
- Submitted By:
- Mark Genz, County Sheriff
- Department:
- County Sheriff
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
1
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Mark P. Genz
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Commander
Mandated Function?:
Not Mandated
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
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Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve the 2015 Homeland Security Grant Program Award Subrecipient Agreement Number 15041-01 between the Arizona Department of Homeland Security and the Cochise County Sheriff's Office for the purchase of a two way radio headset for use by the Sheriff's Office SWAT members in the amount of $15,800 effective October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016.
Background:
The Sheriff's Office requested assistance through the Homeland Security Grant Program to purchase equipment for the Sheriff's Office SWAT members. This request was for headsets that fit the ballistic helmets that SWAT members utilize during a mission. Currently they use their portable radios, which due to noise during a mission, make it difficult to effectively communicate. This is an essential ability during missions. These headsets will make it possible for members to hear the communications within their helmets instead of using the microphone hanging on their vests. This grant has been approved as to form by the County Attorney's Office.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Go through purchasing for the acquisition of this equipment and deployment by the SWAT members.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
SWAT members will be required to utilize the portable radio microphones, making effective communication during critical missions difficult.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Please return signed copy to the Sheriff's Office so it can be sent up for final signature and authorization.