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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />MARCH 5, 2012 <br />TITLE: <br />CONTRACT AWARD TO PROFORCE <br />LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR TASER <br />ELECTRONIC CONTROL DEVICES <br />(SPEC NO. 12-019) <br />L ? 16 <br />CITY MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />? As Recommended <br />? As Amended <br />? Ordinance on 1 s'Reading <br />? Ordinance on 2nd Reading <br />? Implementing Resolution <br />? Set Public Hearing For <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Award a contract to Proforce Law Enforcement for Taser electronic control devices in an amount not <br />to exceed $268,000. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Santa Ana Police Department utilizes electronic control devices to gain control over violently <br />resisting subjects. The new X26E will replace, supplement and upgrade the department's current <br />inventory of X26 Taser electronic control devices. The X26 Tasers purchased in 2001 are obsolete <br />and due for replacement. The X26E incorporates new technologies including a data chip that <br />records the time, date and duration of discharge each time the Taser is used. ProForce Law <br />Enforcement is the sole source distributor for the X26E Taser electronic control devices and <br />accessories for California. As a result, staff recommends Council approval of the recommended <br />action. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />Funds are available in the Criminal Activities D.O.J account (no. 02614450 63001). <br />Paul M. Walters <br />Chief of Police <br />Police Department <br />EG <br />APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: <br />Francisco Gutierrez 1Pr' <br />Executive Director <br />Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency <br />22A-1