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FC Agenda <br /> <br />Authorization to Purchase Digital Cameras for PoliCe Department <br /> By: Captain Tim Dwyer <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />The police department has three (3) older 35mm Cameras that we would like to replace with three (3) <br />Olympus Digital Cameras. One 35 mm camera was taken out of service last year and cannot be repaired; the <br />other two have reached their useful life and should be replaced shortly. Recently we have seen many police <br />agencies migrating to digital photography for criminal investigations, evidence documentation and advanced <br />records retention capabilities. Digital photos are the preferred method of documenting evidence by the <br />Anoka County Sheriffs Office Crime Lab and County Attorney's Office. Digital cameras would also be a <br />valuable tool to enhance our existing and future crime prevention endeavors and would allow for web <br />applications. <br /> <br /> The requested purchase would include three (3) digital cameras and the necessary operating supplies. The <br /> Anoka County Sheriff's Office researched and sought quotes from several vendors and found National <br /> Graphic Supply has cameras that meet their specs with the lowest price available. We have the opportunity <br /> to obtain the same package deal as is being offered the Sheriffs Office. If this purchase is authorized, two (2) <br /> digital cameras would be placed in patrol vehicles for 24 hour availability. The other would be used by our <br /> Crime Prevention Specialist and would be available for use by other city staff as requested. The purchase of <br />O these cameras and applicable supplies can be fully funded from the Equipment Replacement Fund (Fixed <br /> Assets # 001124, # 001594, and #001849). <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br /> <br />Staff recommends Council adopt the Resolution # 03-04-XXX, authorizing the police department to <br />purchase the above inentioned Digital Cameras and accessories from National Graphic Supply utilizing <br />$1,584.00 fi'om the Equipment Replacement Fund. <br /> <br />Council Action: <br /> <br />Motion by City Council to adopt resolution # 03-02-XXX, authorizing the police department to purchase <br />three (3) Olympus Digital Cameras, cases, and applicable media memory cards and batteries from National <br />Graphic Supply utilizing funds from the Equipment Replacement Fund not to exceed $1,584.00. <br /> <br />REVIEWED BY: <br /> <br />Chief Jim Way <br />City Administrator Jim Norman <br />Assr City Administrator Heidi Nelson <br /> <br /> <br />