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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
JUNE 20, 2005
TITLE:
APPROVED
DONATION OF A CUTTING TORCH
SYSTEM
o As Recommended
o As Amended
o Ordinance on 1st Reading
o Ordinance on 2nd Reading
o Implementing Resolution
o Set Public Hearing For
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the donation of a cutting torch system from Broco Inc., to be used
by the Police Department's Special Weapons and Tactics Team.
DISCUSSION
The Police Department's Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) consists of
thirty-six, full-time officers who serve the team on a collateral duty
basis. The team provides a coordinated response to critical incidents
throughout the city and the County of Orange. A specialty element on the
SWAT Team is the Breaching Unit. This unit is charged with the
responsibili ty to quickly enter a building utili zing a variety of tools.
The Broco cutting torch can quickly and safely cut through steel locks and
iron bars. It is less damaging than other tools in certain situations and
safer for officers and occupants.
Cutting torches are not unique in their use by SWAT Teams, however, the
Santa Ana SWAT Team has not had access to a cutting torch prior to this
donation. Broco Inc., is a prominent Southern California business leader
whose has the desire to impact local communities in a positive manner by
supporting local law enforcement.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
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Paul M. Walters
Chief of Police
Police Department
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