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City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

01/10/2023

BACKGROUND

The Police Department is purchasing eight (8) in-car video camera systems for installation for approved patrol fleet vehicles purchased in the 2022-2023 annual budget. WatchGuard is designed from the ground up for the rigors of law enforcement. The system is easy to operate with features designed to help officers stay safe and efficient. WatchGuard is a sole source vendor owned by Motorola Solutions, a National Purchasing Cooperative (contract #010720-WCH).

GOAL

To purchase and install an in-car video camera system for new police fleet vehicles, which will be more than $50,000 per city policy, requires approval from the City Council.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

The use of in-car video camera systems enhances officer safety, reduce liability, and provide transparency for the community creating trust between the community and police department.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

To purchase and install an in-car video camera system for new police fleet vehicles, which will be more than $50,000 per city policy, requires approval from the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT

Funding is available within the Schertz Police Department approved 2022-2023 annual budget.

RECOMMENDATION

Consideration and/or action regarding approval of a Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing expenditures not to exceed seventy-five thousand dollars with Motorola Solutions for the purchase of in-car video camera systems for and installation for patrol fleet vehicles during the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year and other matters in connection therewith. (B. James/J. Lowery/D. Roman)

Attachments
Watchguard 2022
WatchGuard Resolution 2022-2023