The Chief of Police for the Houston Police Department (HPD) recommends that City Council approve an ORDINANCE to appropriate $1,500,000.00 from the FY2026 Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund (1800) for conducted energy devices, accessories and supplies for the Houston Police Department. This appropriation is budgeted in the FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan Budget approved by City Council.
Conducted Energy Devices and Accessories WBS: G-EQ0006 $1.5M
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 enforcement 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:
No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
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J. Noe Diaz, Jr.
Chief of Police