ORANGE, COUNTY OF, SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT (5) - 2013

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ATTACHMENT A 2013 -DJ -BX -1.065 Provide a brief Analysis of the need,fiir the programs — Although the CCTV Project is considerably more costly than originally anticipated, it is a critical that this project be completed as soon as possible. The Fullerton Police Department and Jail camera systems are so antiquated that they have been characterized by audio /video technicians, including the Sheriffs Communications & Technology Division, as virtually irreparable, with parts no longer available. Because of their age, most of these cameras cannot be integrated into a new security system. However, the system breaks down frequently so makeshift but costly repairs must still be made. In addition, there are no cameras monitoring activities in front of the Police Department and City Hall, an employee parking lot, and some interior walkways and gates as well as a back lot, so four new cameras will be installed in these areas. And, because the Jail cameras and the Police facility cameras are currently on separate systems - making monitoring a cumbersome task - an integrated system is a logical necessity. Very importantly, too, the Police Department currently has no video recorders connected to their security cameras. Hence, the CCTV project, which includes the installation of four server /DVR's in Phases I and 2, is particularly vital to the protection of the public, jail inmates, and City and Police staff, and will provide critical information and evidence in the event of an incident. Incidents involving up to 504 protestors in front of the Police Department and City Hall greatly hampered the safety of City employees and those seeking City or Police services, and also resulted in assaults and vandalism against vehicles and City property. however, these criminal activities went unrecorded, making identification and prosecution difficult. With the proposed cameras mid DVR's, any acts of civil disorder can be monitored by a Police Department supervisor, who can then safely coordinate effective and appropriate responses, while video evidence of any criminal activities would also be recorded. Goals of the project: • Increase and improve security and monitoring capabilities within the Police Department and Jail. • Utilize the data gathered, if needed, to assist in the investigation, prosecution or exoneration of individuals involved in a recorded event. Strategies to be used for project: • Most qualified bidder, Continental Computers, has been identified for the estimated $186,207 in CCTV Project Phase 1 and 2 costs • Purchase security system equipment and services from Continental Computers • Utilize $28,186 in approved JAG 2012 grant funds for Phase 1 project expenses • Propose $25,836 of JAG 2013 grant funds for additional Phase 1 project expenses • Utilize approved asset seizure funds in the amount of $91,314 and additional estimated asset seizure funds or general funds savings of $40,871 to fund the remaining Phase I and all Phase 2 costs. Project identifiers: See JAG Identifiers (attached) • Jails • Equipment — Video /Audio Recording 2013 -DJ -BX -1065 Page 14 of 29