HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-10 Staff Report - Purchase of Body Worn CameraCONSENT ITEM
E-10
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ROCKY WENRICK, INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE
DATE: MARCH 21, 2022
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF BODY WORN CAMERA SYSTEM
BACKGROUND:
The use of body worn cameras has become the industry standard for law enforcement agencies. Public
demands for increased transparency and accountability have raised expectations to a level that now
warrants an explanation for not utilizing this technology. The Azusa Police Department is moving
forward with the purchase of a body worn camera system, to be utilized by police officers and
community service officers, to capture audio and video of public encounters primarily precipitated by
enforcement activity. The videos captured by the body worn camera system will enhance the
department’s ability to adjudicate complaints and provide documented evidence in support of criminal
prosecutions. Additionally, the camera system will increase public trust as it establishes greater levels of
transparency and accountability.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the purchase a body worn camera system from LensLock Incorporated in an amount not
to exceed $199,096.48; and
2. Approve the purchase of this product as authorized under AMC Section 2-520(b), which allows
us to make the purchase based on unique commodities or services that can be obtained from only
one vendor, or one distributor authorized to sell in this area, with singular characteristics or
performance capabilities or which have specific compatibility components with existing city
products are exempt from the competitive bidding requirements and are deemed sole source
purchases.
ANALYSIS:
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
3/21/2022
Body Worn Camera System
March 21, 2022
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LensLock Incorporated has developed a tailored SaaS business offering for law enforcement agencies
across the United States. As part of their service, they create a specific customized solution, mobile
application and desktop software application, and unlimited outsourced redaction services uniquely
based on specific client needs.
The LensLock body worn camera system bid covers a four-year period. LensLock will provide seventy-
three generation 12 body worn cameras; Three docking stations; Twenty-five hours of Veritone
Redaction; unlimited Prograde Outsourced Redaction; CAD integration with Spillman; on-site
implementation and training; software and database maintenance.
The annual cost breakdown over four years is as follows:
Company Lenslock
Year 1 $49,774.12
Year 2 $49,774.12
Year 3 $49,774.12
Year 4 $49,774.12
Total $199,096.48
FISCAL IMPACT:
There will be no fiscal impact to the General Fund, as this purchase will be made from SLESA account
(26 20 310 000 7140). $198,130 was included in the FY2021-22 approved capital outlay budget under
26 20 310 000 7140, and upon council approval, staff will prepare a budget amendment and increase the
budget by $967 ($199,096.48-$198,130). SLESA Account expenditure will not exceed $199,096.48,
to include purchase, outfitting, training and delivery of the LensLock body worn camera system.
Prepared by: Reviewed and approved:
Leonard McCray Rocky Wenrick
Interim Captain Interim Chief of Police
Fiscal Impact Reviewed By: Reviewed and Approved:
Talika M. Johnson Sergio Gonzalez
Director of Administrative Services City Manager
Attachments:
1. Copy of LensLock quote
2.LensLock Sole Source letter
Attachment 1
Attachment 2