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ITEM 34 |
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City Council Memorandum Police Memo No. N/A
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| Date: |
June 27, 2024 |
| To: |
Mayor and Council |
| Thru: |
Joshua H. Wright, City Manager
Tadd Wille, Assistant City Manager
Bryan Chapman, Police Chief |
| From: |
Carole Speranza, Police Operations Manager |
| Subject: |
Purchase of Furniture |
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| Proposed Motion: |
| Move City Council approve the purchase of furniture, for the Chandler Police Department Computer Crimes Unit, utilizing the State of Arizona Contract No. CTR067414, with Wist Business Supplies & Equipment, in an amount not to exceed $118,798.94. |
| Background/Discussion: |
The Computer Crimes Detective Unit within the Chandler Police Department (CPD) is responsible for investigating internet-related crimes, including Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), and network intrusions. Additionally, the Unit conducts computer forensic investigations, examining computers, digital storage media, and cell phones to identify and seize evidence.
The Unit currently consists of 10 full-time investigators (nine sworn and one civilian), a sergeant, and two new part-time temporary investigators. These temporary part-time investigators were approved as part of the $2.25 million awarded to the CPD by the Arizona State Legislature under Senate Bill 1720. The Council authorized the acceptance of these funds via Resolution No. 5740, approved on September 21, 2023.
As authorized by the City Council in Resolution No. 5740, the CPD plans to hire temporary, part-time employees to assist in clearing cases in high-trauma areas such as ICAC, human trafficking, cold case sex crimes, homicides, and latent prints. Senate Bill 1720 funding is also designated for a pepper ball pilot program, new technology, and officer wellness.
To accommodate the expanded team and create an optimal and efficient workspace, a reconfiguration of the Computer Crimes Detective Unit office area and purchase of furniture is necessary. |
| Evaluation: |
| The State of Arizona competitively solicited and awarded a contract for statewide furniture, products and related services. The City has a current agreement with the State of Arizona allowing for the cooperative usage of the State's contracts. Staff recommend the cooperative use of this contract because it offers significant discounts. |
| Financial Implications: |
| The CPD's plan for the $2.25 million awarded by the Arizona State Legislature under Senate Bill 1720 included designating $250,000 for a Video Management System and $1,000,000 for Temporary Part-time Investigators. CPD procured a Video Management System for $197,439, generating savings of $52,561. CPD will use these savings and reallocate $66,238 from the $1,000,000 designated for Temporary Part-time Investigators to fund the furniture purchase. |
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