TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the procurement of replacement mobile data terminals (MDT) and COBAN Edge in-car video systems from GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $375,345.
SUMMARY
DATE: May 4, 2021
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Willie Resto, Executive Director of Information Technology
SUBJECT: Mobile Data Terminals (MDT) and In-Car Video Replacements
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Killeen Police Department has been using Mobile Data Terminals (MDT) and in-car camera systems in patrol units for a long time. The MDT has become a mission critical system for the police department in providing access to law enforcement systems for patrol officers as well as for automatic vehicle location (AVL). The City of Killeen deployed Mobile Vision (L3) in car video systems and COBAN all-in-one MDTs in 2014. This once state-of-the-art system served a tremendous asset in several ways; video and audio recordings served as powerful evidence in court. Compared to the technology of today’s video systems, the current L3 in-car video systems and computers are grossly obsolete. Our current L3/Coban system has been out of warranty for some time, is at the end-of-life, and parts are no longer available. Therefore L3/Coban will no longer service our in-car videos.
Staff recommends equipping 24 patrol units with new Dell ruggedized computers and replacing L3 in-car video systems with COBAN Focus in-car video systems.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Authorize the purchase of equipment.
2. Do not authorize the purchase of the equipment.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Authorize the purchase of MDTs and in-car video equipment from GTS Technology Solutions to replace outdated equipment.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The Information Technology Department is seeking approval to purchase MDTs and in-car video replacements from GTS...
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