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Council Communication
Resolution approving submission of a Black Hawk County Gaming Association grant to purchase body worn cameras for patrol officers for an approximate cost of $75,000.00,with the grant in the amount of $50,000.00 and a City match of $25,000.00.
City Council Meeting: 12/15/2014
Prepared: 12/10/2014 |
| | | | | | | | SUBJECT:
| Resolution approving submission of a Black Hawk County Gaming Association grant to purchase body worn cameras for patrol officers for an approximate cost of $75,000.00, with the grant in the amount of $50,000.00 and a City match of $25,000.00 |
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| | | | | | | | Submitted by:
| Submitted By: Captain Joe Leibold, Police Department |
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| | | | | | | | Recommended Action:
| Grant permission for the Waterloo Police Department to apply for a Black Hawk Gaming Association grant for the purchase of body worn cameras, chargers, etc. |
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| | | | | | | | Summary Statement:
| This equipment would enhance our ability to address neighborhood concerns and increase officer/public safety. |
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| | | | | | | | Expenditure Required:
| The total cost of the equipment is approximately $75,000. Permission to apply for the grant for $50,000 with the remaining match from the City of Waterloo at $25,000. |
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| | | | | | | | Source of Funds:
| Black Hawk Gaming Association and Waterloo Police Department GO Bond and/or Forfeiture Funds. |
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| | | | | | | | Alternative:
| We currently are unable to provide this service due to lack of equipment. Having body worn cameras would add to the collection of evidence and increase public safety. |
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| | | | | | | | Background Information:
| Over the past year, we have researched multiple units and found the cameras provided by L3 Mobile Vision to be the most efficient and user friendly. |
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