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ITEM 27

City Council Memorandum Police Memo No. N/A

Date:

November 4, 2024

To:

Mayor and Council

Thru:

Joshua H. Wright, City Manager
Tadd Wille, Assistant City Manager
Bryan Chapman, Police Chief

From:

Michelle Potts, Police Communications Technology Senior Manager

Subject:

Purchase of BriefCam Analytics Protect Software and Equipment

Proposed Motion:

Move City Council approve the purchase of BriefCam Analytics Protect software and equipment, utilizing the Maricopa County Contract No. 210237-C, with Safeware, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $198,465.

Background/Discussion:

In July 2024, the Chandler Police Department launched the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC). The RTCC is a technology hub that centralizes and streamlines technology in order to provide real-time information to first responders and investigators. A key component of the RTCC is the use of cameras and real-time notifications.

BriefCam is an advanced analytics tool that will assist the RTCC and investigators by reducing the time required to review video from hours to minutes by making the video searchable and quantifiable while providing real-time notifications to the RTCC. BriefCam accelerates investigations, increasing situational awareness and delivering critical, time-sensitive intelligence by rapidly pinpointing objects of interest based on an ever-expanding set of search filters. The system integrates seamlessly into a set of Video Management Systems and visualizes object movement, demographic segmentations, behavior trending, hotspots, and object interactions. It offers interactive, intuitive and easy-to-use dashboards for data analysis, as well as tools for auto-generating and prioritizing relevant data points and charts.

By implementing BriefCam into RTCC operations, staff will be able to accelerate investigations, improve situational awareness in critical events, and enhance operational intelligence.

Evaluation:

Maricopa County competitively solicited and awarded a contract for safety equipment and supplies to Safeware, Inc. The City has a current agreement with Maricopa County allowing for the cooperative usage of the Maricopa County contracts. Staff recommend the cooperative use of this contract because it offers significant discounts.

Fiscal Impact

Account No.

Fund Name

Program Name

Dollar Amount

CIP Funded Y/N

101.2061.6314.5RTC.000000

General Fund

N/A

$198,465.00