HomeMy WebLinkAboutFS 2007-08-20 Item 2B - Purchase - Concealable Revolvers, Surveillance Van Upgrades and GPS Mapping Devices
City of Tukwila
Police Department
An Accredited Agency
Steven M Mullet, Mayor
David W Haynes, Chief of Police
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
Finance and Safety
Commander Mike Villa
DATE:
SUBJECT:
CC:
August 3, 2007
Purchase Proposal
Chief David Haynes
Attached you will find three purchase proposals using seizure funds. The items I am requesting are
concealable revolvers, surveillance van upgrades, and GPS mapping devices. A summary of the items is
as follows:
Concealable Revolvers
I propose that we buy three compact Smith & Wesson 442 revolvers for the TAC team detectives. The
concealable revolvers will enhance the detectives' personal safety and effectiveness when working in
plain-clothes undercover capacities. Total cost ofthree revolvers is $980.
Surveillance Van
There are two purchase orders associated with the surveillance van. The first is for wireless equipment
to remotely control and monitor our surveillance camera. The second is for window tinting and a roof
rack to better conceal the van's identity. Total cost is $9,222.
GPS Mapping Devices
I propose purchasing six GPS devices that will assist our detectives when conducting 'follows' for
narcotic investigations. Total cost is $2,370.
There are no other funding sources for these items in our current budget. The total cost of all three
requests is $12,572. Currently there is well over $150,000 in the seizure/forfeiture account.
I have included a more detailed explanatory/justifying memorandmn for each proposal. I am now
seeking the committee's approval (by signature on the attached purchase orders) to use seizure funds for
these purchases.
6200 Southcenter Blvd. . Tukwila, W A 98188 . Phone: - (206)433-1808 . Admin. Fax: - (206)244-6181 . Invest. Fax: - (206)431-3688