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ITEM 28
City Council Memorandum Police Memo No.
N/A
Date:
June 24, 2021
To:
Mayor and Council
Thru:
Joshua H. Wright, Acting City Manager
Sean Duggan, Police Chief
From:
Chris Perez, Police Commander
Subject:
Purchase of Police Firearm Simulator Equipment
Proposed Motion:
Move City Council approve the purchase of a police firearm simulator from VirTra, Inc., utilizing the State of Arizona Contract No. ADPS17-152755, in the amount of $256,136.49, and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign a linking agreement with VirTra, Inc.
Background/Discussion:
The Chandler Police Department is required to conduct Discretionary Use of Force and Judgment Shooting scenario training and certifications for each officer on an annual basis. The current use of force simulator is approximately 8 years old and the technology is antiquated compared to today's standards. The current system has one screen and is limited in its ability to provide realistic scenarios. Contemporary use of force simulator systems incorporate multiple screens to provide a much more realistic training environment.
The proposed Virtra system provides 300 degrees of scenarios on five screens with 4k content. This system is used by law enforcement world-wide and has a proven training record on decision-making, instruction, scenario creation, and marksmanship skills with pistols and rifles. This system allows officers to develop and train their use of force strategies based on video and interactive scenarios. All Chandler Police use of force options can be utilized on the Virtra system to include both lethal and non-lethal response to the simulated scenarios. The Virtra system comes with a complete library of video scenarios, interactive course training, marksmanship courseware, and invaluable de-escalation and debriefing opportunities.
Use of force simulation training is the most effective and safe training methodology for developing and honing the use of force skill set and decision-making necessary for officers to provide the best service to the citizens of Chandler. Purchase of the new Virtra system was planned as part of the second phase of construction of the Public Safety Training Center.
Evaluation:
The State of Arizona competitively solicited and awarded a contract for police firearm simulators and accessories. The City has a current Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Arizona that permits the cooperative use of the State's contracts. The term of the State of Arizona contract is valid through October 31, 2021.
Financial Implications:
Purchase of police firearm simulator from VirTra, Inc. in the amount of $256,136.49.
Fiscal Impact
Account No.
Fund Name
Program Name
Dollar Amount
CIP Funded Y/N
401.2100.6419.0.6PD646
General Govt Capital Projects
Public Safety Training Facility
$256,136.49
Y
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