HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2015-220RESOLUTION NO. 2015-220
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TASER BODY
CAMERAS FOR THE LODI POLICE DEPARTMENT,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE TASER ASSURANCE PROGRAM
SERVICE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
LODI, AND FURTHER APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, over the last several years, law enforcement agencies have been
increasingly turning to video cameras to capture events to protect both citizens and law
enforcement personnel; and
WHEREAS, the Lodi Police Department has extensively researched and evaluated
several body cameras over the past year and has found that the TASER body camera program
provides a complete package; and
WHEREAS, a five-year contract with TASER includes the TASER Assurance Program,
which provides the Police Department new equipment at the two-year mark and potentially the
five-year mark, if the department chooses to continue the contract, allowing the department to
upgrade to the newest technology; and
WHEREAS, the use of body -worn cameras by law enforcement will improve
communication; streamline case management with file sharing; and enhance criminal
investigations resulting, in favorable prosecution outcomes; and
WHEREAS, there will be a marked improvement in officer safety, while protecting
officers from false complaints and ensuring accountability of both police officers and citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of TASER body cameras for the Lodi Police Department; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby approve and authorize
the City Manager to execute the TASER Assurance Program Service Agreement on behalf of
the City of Lodi; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funds in the amount of $20,233 is hereby
appropriated for this purchase.
Dated: December 16, 2015
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2015-220 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held December 16, 2015, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Johnson, Kuehne, Nakanishi, and
Mayor Chandler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Mounce
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
NIFER . FERRAIOLO
City Clerk
2015-220