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Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Implement Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Program Grant Funding from the Department of Homeland Security through the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) to Purchase a 3D Crime Scene Laser Scanner
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MEETING DATE: October 15, 2013
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
CONTACT: Janay Tieken, Housing and Community Development Manager
Randy Roland, Assistant Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Approval of Resolution for acceptance and implementation of grant award.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· The UASI program focuses on enhancing regional security preparedness in major metropolitan areas.
· Staff requests approval to accept and implement grant award of $53,611.84 in UASI grant funding to purchase a 3D Crime Scene Laser Scanner to allow first responders to document large scale crime scene events and more accurately document all crime scene events
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· The 3D Crime Scene Scanner image is transferrable between jurisdictions so that all involved jurisdictions receive the same information at the same time.
· The crime scene documentation captured by the scanner is standardized and removes the subjectivity of the responder recording the scene.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· The grant will provide $53,611.84 for the purchase of a 3D Crime Scene Laser Scanner.
· The City of McKinney will be responsible for funding maintenance of the equipment.
· There is no match requirement.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· N/A