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ITEM 21
City Council Memorandum Police Memo No. N/A
Date:
July 17, 2023
To:
Mayor and Council
Thru:
Joshua H. Wright, City Manager
Tadd Wille, Assistant City Manager
Sean Duggan, Police Chief
From:
David Ramer, Assistant Police Chief
Subject:
Purchase of Handgun Optics Package
Proposed Motion:
Move City Council approve the purchase of handguns, night sights, and optics, utilizing State of Arizona Contract No. CTR049168, with Proforce Marketing, Inc., in the amount of $185,496.10
Background/Discussion:
Local police academies have recognized the advantages of handgun optics and have changed their firearm curriculum to capitalize on these advantages. Technology advancements in handgun optics have allowed for improved accuracy as well as greater overall visibility. The advantages include better accuracy for day and night engagements, ability to shoot with both eyes open, a single focal plane that allows an officer to concentrate on the subject's actions, balance of speed and accuracy, and ability to shoot longer distances. These elements contribute to enhancing an officer's decision-making capabilities during critical situations.
Handgun optics have been exclusively issued to newly hired officers attending a police academy since 2019. This funding provides handguns and optics to all officers hired prior to 2019. Handgun optics consist of a weapon mounted display with an illuminated dot. This technology has become the new standard for law enforcement agencies nationwide. This funding will be used to purchase 185 handguns and optics for the Handgun Optics Package. A separate agenda item, also scheduled for this Council meeting, includes funding for the additional training ammunition needed to transition officers from iron sights to optics.
Evaluation:
The State of Arizona competitively solicited and awarded a contract for Firearms (Weapons Lethal, Less-Lethal, Accessories, Consumables) to Proforce Marketing, Inc. The City has a current agreement with the State of Arizona allowing for the cooperative usage of the State's contracts. The term of the State of Arizona contract is valid through March 31, 2024.
Fiscal Impact
Account No.
Fund Name
Program Name
Dollar Amount
CIP Funded Y/N
101.2080.5355.0.0.0
General Fund
N/A
$185,496.10
N
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