Title
Two (2) Panasonic - ARBITRATOR 360 In-Car Video Systems - Purchase Approval
History
The Police Department currently has a Panasonic Arbitrator In-Car Camera System installed in each marked patrol vehicle. The purpose of the mobile video recording system is to provide an objective video and audio account of events as they actually occur during a traffic stop, traffic related offense or DUI Investigation. In-Car video recordings are used as valuable evidence in DUI and other traffic related cases.
The original Panasonic Arbitrator video systems were purchased in 2007, are out of warranty and are beginning to malfunction more frequently. The Department will install the two new systems in two (2) of the new police vehicles and keep the older functioning units in reserve for temporary replacement when current units malfunction and are taken out of service for repair.
CDS Office Technologies 780 Belden Avenue, Suite A, Addison, Illinois 60101 is the vender used in the past purchases and holds the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Contract for the Panasonic Arbitrator.
The Panasonic Arbitrator 360° is a rugged and durable mobile digital video system that can be used with the current Panasonic Toughbook in-car computer. It is specifically engineered for law enforcement and provides a fully integrated system for video storage, transfer, archiving and retrieving.
On August 20, 2012, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Safety Committee and referred to the Village Board for approval.
Financial Impact
The police department will expend $8,393.20 from the DUI Fund, Account # 010-7002-443200, for the purchase of two (2) new Panasonic Arbitrator 360 Video Systems.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the purchase of two (2) Panasonic Arbitrator 360 Video Systems, two (2) extended warranties and two (2) software maintenance agreements through the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Contract from CDS Office Technologies 780 Belden Avenue, Suite A, Addison, Illinois 60101 at a cost not to exceed $8,393.20.