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C. 63

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:	March 14, 2017

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Purchase Order - TASER International

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 03/14/2017

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Sandra Brown 925-335-1553

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: March 14, 2017
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Sheriff-Coroner, a purchase order with TASER International in an amount not to exceed $800,000 for the purchase of tasers for the Office of the Sheriff.

FISCAL IMPACT:

$800,000. 100% Budgeted

BACKGROUND:

The TASER weapon system is currently deployed in the Office of the Sheriff and proven itself to be highly effective in subduing combative suspects while reducing the potential for injury to both the deputy and the suspect. The current inventory is scheduled to expire this year pursuant to the manufacturer’s specifications. This purchase will be a continuation of this program which will ensure continuity of equipment and employee training.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If not approved, the Office of the Sheriff will lose it’s primary less-lethal force option.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

No impact.