I. RECOMMENDATION:
The police department is requesting permission to surplus the old bodyworn cameras and digital cameras as many of them are no longer working or repairable.
II. BACKGROUND:
The police department recently switched from the Watchguard Bodycam to the Axon Body3 Bodycam. One of the main reasons was the Watchguard Bodycams were in need of repair and Watchguard no longer supported the Vista cameras and there was no warranty with them anymore.
The police department has also recently purchased new digital cameras for patrol officers to replace its existing inventory. The main reason behind that is because the digital cameras that were being utilized by officers were over 5 years old and were becoming unreliable and picture quality was diminishing.
III. DISCUSSION:
The police department is now in possession of 11 Watchguard Vista bodycams in various conditions, some working and some not, one vehicle camera system and one camera system in the police departments interview room. With the transition to Axon, the Watchguard system is no longer supported or used. Watchguard has already said there is no value to them for the systems and Motorola has no trade-in programs because the system is obsolete. The police department would like to attempt to put these systems on Govdeals.com and attempt to sell them. If any money is made, it will be used to purchase any equipment needed within the police department. If there are no offers made for the equipment, then the equipment will be properly disposed of.
The digital cameras that were used by patrol are in various stages of operation. While most are operational, the picture quality, battery life and some of the smaller parts (shutters and controls) do not work properly and are inadequate for documenting evidence. The police department would like to donate the cameras that are in the best condition to a thrift store and properly dispose of the rest.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
None. The police department continues to store the inoperable equipment.
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact with this request. There is no cost to dispose of the equipment. |