The Chief of Police for the Houston Police Department recommends that City Council approve an ordinance to appropriate $2,000,000.00 from the FY2022 Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund (1800) for conducted energy devices, accessories and supplies for the Houston Police Department.
This appropriation is budgeted in the FY2022 Capital Improvement Plan approved by City Council.
Taser Devices and Accessories WBS: G-EQ0006 $2,000,000.00
Conducted energy devices and related accessories are vital devices available to police officers to provide protection of citizens and themselves from assailants. TASER® brand products are widely respected and routinely selected by law endorsement agencies due to their quality and dependability in service
It is HPD's intention to work with the Strategic Purchasing Division on any purchases to ensure procurement rules are followed and will either purchase from existing contracts or return to City Council for additional approval.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY2022 Capital Improvement Plan.
No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
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Troy Finner
Chief of Police