HomeMy WebLinkAbout05(I) - Police Department Sidearm Purchase
MEETING DATE:
January 18, 2022
PREPARED BY:
Steve Frazer, Police Chief
PRESENTED BY:
Steve Frazer
AGENDA ITEM:
Police Department Sidearm Purchase
GOAL AREA
OBJECTIVE:
Public Safety
4. Ensure a safe and quality-built environment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving the use of forfeiture funds to purchase new Police Department owned duty pistols for all PLPD officers.
BACKGROUND:
Currently the PLPD allows officers to purchase their own duty weapons. This system has been in place for many years. The current system creates additional costs for the Department
as we are buying a variety of ammunition calibers. We also must maintain proficiency in the inspection, maintenance and armoring of all of these weapon platforms.
The standardization of our weapons training will not only save money, but we will see increase proficiency by our officers. The administration can ensure a standard level of weapon
condition across the department.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Using forfeiture funds to make this initial purchase will have no impact on the Police Departments annual budget. Moving forward the costs associated with our training will be reduced
by supporting only one platform and caliber of weapon.
ALTERNATIVES:
Motion and second as part of the consent agenda to authorize the purchase of Police Department sidearms
Motion and second to remove this item from the consent agenda for additional discussion.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution - Police Department Sidearm Purchase
RESOLUTION 22-018
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF POLICE DEPARTMENT SIDEARMS
Motion By:
Second By:
WHEREAS,
The City of Prior Lake is looking to standardize the sidearms used by our police department; and
WHEREAS,
The police department budget currently has forfeiture funds adequate to make this purchase; and
WHEREAS,
The standardization of training and equipment for our police officers will lead to more consistent outcomes for all.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA as follows:
The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
City staff is authorized to purchase new department owned Glock sidearms and Glock training weapons, costing $20,962.00.
Funding for the purchase of these items shall come from 235-42100.08-54350.00
Passed and adopted by the Prior Lake City Council this 18th day of January 2022.
VOTE
Briggs
Thompson
Burkart
Braid
Churchill
Aye
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Jason Wedel, City Manager