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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-201 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE FORMAL BID PROCEDURE AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT ("TASER QUOTATION") BETWEEN THE CITY AND TASER INTERNATIONAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF BODY-WORN CAMERAS, EVIDENCE STORAGE, AND RELATED PRODUCT SUPPORT SERVICES
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The Police Department has extensively researched and tested Body Worn Cameras (BWCs) since 2010. The Police Department is recommending to contract with Taser International, Inc. to provide equipment and cloud-based storage of digital video evidence as part of a comprehensive BWC program.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and it has been determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
DISCUSSION
The use of police body worn cameras has been a growing national trend due to recent high profile events. The cameras, not only will protect people who make legitimate complaints, but this new technology also should protect police from false allegations of excessive force. Since 2010, the Police Department has extensively researched and tested body worn cameras (BWCs). The Police Department recommends to select Taser International as the provider for body worn cameras and cloud-based storage of videos via Evidence.com.
Taser International is an industry leader with regard to ruggedized BWCs which are specifically designed for police use and Police Department staff has extensively tested its equipment since 2010. During that ti...
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