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Resolution Determining Taser International, Inc. to be the Only Source Practicably Available from which to Procure Conducted Electrical Weapons ("CEWs") which will have connectivity with Hampton Police Division issued Body Worn Cameras and Evidence.com storage system, authorized for sole source by City Council on September 10, 2014.
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
It has been the policy of the Hampton Police Division to utilize Conducted Electrical Weapons (CEWs) in less-than-lethal incidents encountered by Officers. Taser International is the Police Division's current source of Conducted Electrical Weapons (CEWs) that are presently in stock and Sworn Officers receive frequent, on-going training unique to the safe operation of the CEWs parts/accessories specifically manufactured by Taser International.
Because many of the current CEWs' life-cycles have well expired beyond the 5-year limit, the Division is looking to replace this aged equipment and to purchase additional CEWs to ensure that all officers will have this tool available.
Taser International was approved by City Council on September 10, 2014 to be the sole source for the Division to procure their Body Worn Cameras and Evidence.com Storage System. Because Taser's CEWs easily integrate with the Body Worn Camera and Evidence.com storage system previously purchased through Taser, it will make the use of these systems more fluid.
Discussion:
The Hampton Police Division has therefore determined that due to the foregoing criteria, a contract should be awarded to Taser International as a "sole source" without competitive sealed bidding or competitive negotiation. The price at which Taser International has offered the CEWs and related parts and accessories has been determined by the Hampton Police Division to be fair and reasonable.
Impact:
Use of the CEWs provides Officers with a less-than-lethal option in subduing an aggressive situation. Therefore, CEWs use is in keeping with ...
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