Item #04 Use of Funds to Purchase a Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Contact Name:
Contact Number:
s. Goclon
X3021
Meeting Date: January 3, 2006
Item # LJ
Reviewed By: ~
Department Director: .
City Manager: -----====----
Background Summary:
The police department employs a . Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer (CYSA) to help determine applicants'
suitability to become police officers. The police department currently outsources this testing. The cost of the tests
has been approximately $6750.00 ($150.00 x 45 applicants) for new applicants for the last two years. The cost of
the system ($10,000 to $12,000) and training (approximately $1500 per examiner) would pay for itself in
approximately three to four years.
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners authorize the use of not more than $15,000 from
forfeiture funds to purchase a Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) and training.
Recommendations
It is recommended that the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners authorize the use of not more than
$15,000 from forfeiture funds to purchase a Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer (CYSA) and training.
Attachments:
CVSA pricing sheet (hyperlinked)
Financial Impact:
$15,000 from police forfeiture funds. There is approximately $82,000 in that account.
Type of Item: (please mark with an "x'?
Public Hearing
Ordinance First Reading
Ordinance Second Reading
Resolution
-X- Commission Approval
Discussion & Direction
Original DocumenUContract Attached for Execution by City Clerk
Original DocumenUContract Held by Department for Execution
Reviewed by City Attorney
Reviewed by Finance Dept.
Reviewed by ( )
N/A
N/A
N/A
Citv Manager
Robert Frank
Commissioners
Garv Hood. District 1
Scott Anderson, District 2
Rustv Johnson, District 3
Nancv J. Parker, District 4
Mavor
S. Scott Vandergrift
STAFF REPORT
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM:
Steven J. Goclon, Chief of Police
DATE:
December 22, 2005
RE:
Use of forfeiture funds to purchase a Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer
ISSUE
Should the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners authorize the use of not more than $15,000 from
forfeiture funds to purchase a Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer (CYSA) and training.
BACKGROUNDIDISCUSSION
The police department employs a Computerized Y oice Stress Analyzer (CYSA) to help determine applicants'
suitability to become police officers. The police department currently outsources this testing. The cost of the
tests has been approximately $6750.00 ($150.00 x 45 applicants) for new applicants for the last two years. The
cost of the system (approximately $10,000 to $12,000) and training (approximately $1500 per examiner) would
pay for itself in approximately three to four years. Having the CYSA in house would also reduce the processing
time for new applicants. The CYSA also could be used as an investigative tool for criminal cases and internal
investigations. CYSA equipment costs much less than traditional polygraph equipment and is much more
convenient to train with and utilize. Over 100 agencies in Florida employ this technology. There is
approximately $82,000 in the Forfeiture account.
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Instruments and Pricing
Due to the demand for various application requirements, the Computer Voice Stress Analyzer™
(CVSA) is now available installed onto three different notebook computers. Instruments and
pricing are shown for U.S. sales only.
For International sales pricing and international representatives contact info, please contact the
NITV.
Toshiba: At $9,995.00, the CVSA ™ installed onto the Toshiba Satellite Notebook Computer is
the standard for the law enforcement community as well as most traditional testing/applications.
Toshiba specs
2.4GHz Intel Celeron, 256MB RAM, 40GB hard drive,
24X10X24 CD-RW/8X DVD-ROM, 56K, 10/100 Ethernet,
Windows XP Home and a 15" XGA active-matrix display.
Panasonic Toughbook 29: At $12,893.00, the CVSA ™ installed onto the Panasonic
Toughbook 29 is the ultimate in ruggedized notebook computers. The Toughbook 29 will handle
the most demanding conditions such as desert, jungle, naval and combat operations. As with all
Toughbooks, the 29 has many accessories available and can be built to virtually any required
specifications. The 29's CD-ROM drive is external. Click over one of the pictures below and a
larger view will open in a new window. Close the window to return to this screen
To see the Toughbook 29 specifications, click HERE. This will open a PDF document which
requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Panasonic Toughbook 34: At $12,693.00, the CVSA ™ installed onto the Panasonic Toughbook
34 is considered the standard for ruggedized computers and will easily handle the rigors of
testing at different locations and the strains of constant travel. As with all Toughbooks, the 34 has
many accessories available (extended batteries, etc.) and can be built to virtually any required
specifications. Click over one of the pictures below and a larger view will open in a new window.
Close the window to return to this screen.
To see the Toughbook 34 specifications, click HERE. This will open a PDF document which
requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.