Title
Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS), Less Lethal Alternatives for Law Enforcement Grant- Purchase
History
In May 2023, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA), pursuant to language in the Illinois State Legislature’s SAFE-T Act, posted a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Less Lethal Alternatives for Law Enforcement Grant. As the name implies, this State-funded grant was designed to offer law enforcement officers alternatives to the use of force by providing less lethal tools and training.
In June 2023, ILEAS applied for a funding opportunity electing to initially focus on Conducted Energy Weapons in the form of the Taser 7 and 10, and support training on topics such as de-escalation, cultural competency, trauma-informed response, and more.
The Orland Park Police Department initially applied for funding and in October of 2025, the Police Department was awarded the grant in the amount of $21,600.00. After discussion with our existing taser vendor (to ensure compatibility with our systems), it was determined that the Orland Park Police Department will receive one (1) virtual reality (VR) system for training and six (6) of the following items:
• TASER 10 HANDLE
• TASER 10 LIVE DUTY MAGAZINE BLACK
• TASER BATTERY PACK
• TASER 10 HALT CARTRIDGES
• TASER 10 LIVE CARTRIDGES
• TASER 10 HOLSTER
Financial Impact
The total purchase cost is $27,894.00. The remaining balance of $6,294.00 in excess of the awarded grant will be paid using Federal Asset Forfeiture Account 2405040 460180.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the waiver of the competitive bid process in favor of a sole source vendor and authorize the approval and execution of a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for six (6) additional tasers and one (1) VR system in the amount of $27,894.00;
AND
Authorize the Village Manager to execute all related contracts subject to Village Attorney review.