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RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-77: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE RELEASE AND USAGE OF STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH PURCHASING SEVERAL COMPUTERS FOR USE IN INVESTIGATIONS AND PATROL IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,500.00; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).
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Request Action:
To purchase two computers designed for use with our current forensic cellular police investigative technology. During FY2022, the city acquired several items utilized for forensic investigative measures, needed to follow-up investigations in today’s digital environment. To assist with this, the city purchased Cellebrite hardware and software which is considered the industry standard. Since then, cellular technology has become more advanced and we find ourselves needing to upgrade the computers and storage required to maintain this evidence. Working with the City’s MIS, we have identified the necessary computers needed to allow us to continue to analyze and store the necessary evidence. We are requesting to utilize funds not to exceed $13,000 so that we can ensure continuity with the investigative resources we provide for our staff.
Secondly, to purchase twenty laptop computers which will replace older laptops utilized by officers, in the field. Replacement of these computers is required due to their service life approach the end. Officers today must have computer that are capable of utilizing multiple resources for example, plate readers, updated reporting system, body worn camera implementation, and Sound thinking (Shot Spotter). It is requested that funds not to exceed $30,000 to be allotted for this purchase.
Next, the Police Department’s Street Enforcement Team should consist of one Sergeant and four detectives. Now that we have reached the full capacity in the unit as of March 9, 2025, we are requestin...
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