HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07 Approval to Expend Forfeiture Monies to Law Enforcement Related Equipment Needed to Outfit Every Sworn Police Officer with a Ballistic Helmet and Riot Face Shield V
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AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: February 19, 2019
Item # 7
Reviewed By:
Contact Name: Lt. Scott Nylander Department Director: Chief Cha ' rown
Contact Number: 407-554-7104 City Manager: Robert Fra.
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Subject: Approval to Expend Police Forfeiture Monies (State) to Law Enforcement ' - .1i'4 ent needed
to outfit every sworn police officer with a ballistic helmet and riot face shield.
Background Summary:
The role of law enforcement in all cases, including an active shooter situation is for the protection of lives and
property. In order to help accomplish this task, it is paramount police officers have potential lifesaving
equipment to utilize. Over the past year, every Ocoee Police Department Officer either has been or will be
assigned an active shooter vest. A common piece of equipment utilized in conjunction with active shooter vest,
is a ballistic helmet. Ballistic helmets have proven to save law enforcement officers lives, as this was evident in
the Pulse nightclub incident in Orlando. The Police Department is requesting the use of up to $40,000 of
forfeiture funds (State)to equip every officer with a ballistic helmet and riot face shield.
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners authorize the Police Department to expend and
or grant monies from the Police Forfeiture Fund (State) for the purchase of various law enforcement equipment
needed to outfit City of Ocoee Police Department officers with ballistic helmets and riot face shields?
Recommendations
It is recommended that the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners authorize the Police Department
to expend and or grant monies from the Police Forfeiture Fund (State) for equipment needed to outfit City of
Ocoee Police Department officers with ballistic helmets and riot face shields.
Attachments:
None
Financial Impact:
A total of no more than $40,000 from the Police Forfeiture Fund (State). There is approximately $65,261.49 in
this fund.
Type of Item: (please mark with an "x')
Public Hearing For Clerk's Dept Use:
Ordinance First Reading X Consent Agenda
Ordinance Second Reading Public Hearing
Resolution Regular Agenda
X Commission Approval
Discussion& Direction
x Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk
Original Document/Contract Held by Department for Execution
Reviewed by City Attorney x N/A
Reviewed by Finance Dept. N/A
Reviewed by 0 N/A
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