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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the purchase of duty pistols, police equipment and ammunition from GT Distributors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $158,542.53.
SUMMARY
DATE: April 20, 2021
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Charles F. Kimble, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Purchase of Duty Weapons, Gear and Ammunition
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Killeen Police Department has owned and issued the Sig Sauer P320 pistol as its standard duty sidearm for approximately five years. There is an unresolved potential safety issue with that particular pistol that may cause it to discharge unintentionally. In order to ensure the safety of our citizens and officers, the department is seeking to replace the pistol with a proven design. The pistols we have selected are manufactured by Glock, Inc. Glock pistols are in use by approximately 65% of U.S. police departments. In addition to the duty weapons, the department will also purchase specialized training models that are inert and others that fire Simunition training ammunition. The pistols will be purchased from GT Distributors, Inc. under TASB Buyboard Contract #603-20.
The change in pistols will necessitate new holsters and magazine pouches which are fitted specifically to the particular pistol model. Each officer requires a duty holster and, depending upon assignment, an additional specialized holster. The holsters and mag pouches will be purchased from GT Distributors, Inc. under TASB Buyboard Contract #603-20.
Finally, all officers will undergo transition training and proficiency testing with the new pistols. The department is planning to use 500 rounds of ammunition for each officer. GT Distributors is the exclusive Law Enforcement Distributor for Vi...
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