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CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Purchase of Radar Units for Patrol Vehicles
DATE: May 3, 2000
PREPARED BY: LARRY D. HANSEN, CHIEF OF POLICE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The City Council authorizes the purchase of twelve (12) moving mode
stationary radar units for police patrol vehicles at a cost of approximately
$22,992.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: During 1998, the City of Lodi experienced an all time high in total
collisions. Particularly alarming was DUI collisions rose from 48 in
1997 to 94 in 1998, which is nearly a 100% increase. By installing
moving mode radar units in nearly half the fleet, this would provide
officers with another tool for detecting possible intoxicated drivers.
In addition to DUI enforcement, the City of Lodi is also experiencing an increased number of traffic
collisions in which speed is the primary cause. By installing radar units in patrol vehicles this would allow
officers to focus more on speed violations.
In addition to the traffic related benefits, moving mode radar would allow officers to increase the number of
vehicle stops and contacts significantly. Studies have proven that traffic stops can often lead to the
detection of more serious offenses such as stolen automobiles.
Quantity Description
Unit Price
Sub Total
10 Golden Eagle, Dual KAntenna
$1,700
$17,000
2 Golden Eagle, Dual K (Harley)
$1,900
$ 3,800
Tax
$1,612
$ 1,612
Installation on Motorcycles
$ 290
580
TOTAL:
$22,992
FUNDING: Auto Theft Prosecution Funds $22,992
Vicky M thte
Finance Director
cc: City Attorney
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Larry D. Handen
Chief of Police
APPROVED:
H. b�dn Flynn —titf Manager,
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-65
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF TWELVE MOVING MODE STATIONARY RADAR UNITS
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WHEREAS, the Police Department has found Custom Electronic, Inc. radar guns
to be low maintenance with parts and materials readily available; and
WHEREAS, in 1989 the City Council approved the standardization by the Police
Department on Custom Electronic, Inc. radar guns; and
WHEREAS, during 1998, the City of Lodi experienced an all time high in total
collisions, and particularly alarming was DUI collisions rose from 48 in 1997 to 94 in
1998; and
WHEREAS, by installing moving mode radar units in nearly half of the fleet, this
would provide officers with another tool for detecting possible intoxicated drivers; and
WHEREAS, in addition to DUI enforcement, the City of Lodi is also experiencing
an increased number of traffic collisions in which speed is the primary cause, and by
installing radar units in patrol vehicles this would allow officers to focus more on speed
violations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of twelve (12) Custom Electric, Inc. moving mode stationary
radar units for police patrol vehicles at a cost of approximately $22,992.00.
Dated: May 3, 2000
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2000-65 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 3, 2000 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS —Hitchcock, Land, Nakanishi, Pennino
and Mann (Mayor)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
JA UELINE. TA O
Inte rn City Clerk
2000-65