REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
March 22, 2018
FROM: JERRY P. DYER, Chief of Police
Police Department
BY: ANDREW HALL, Deputy Chief
Support Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the acquisition of controlled surplus equipment from the federal government.
1. Approve and authorize the Chief of Police or designee to apply for and acquire armored vehicles and controlled equipment including; one MRAP vehicle and/or two up armored HMMWV (Humvee) vehicles from the federal government.
2. RESOLUTION - To allow the Fresno Police Department to request and acquire controlled equipment via the Military Surplus 1033 program.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends City Council approve the attached Resolution to authorize the Chief of Police or designee to apply for and acquire armored vehicles and controlled equipment through the Military Surplus 1033 program from the federal government.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Fresno Police Department has the opportunity to acquire surplus federal equipment through the military surplus 1033 program. Armored vehicles are considered "controlled equipment" and require approval from City Council prior to applying for and acquiring them. The application process for such vehicles is competitive with many agencies applying for a limited number of available vehicles. Normally, the applications are accepted on a first come first serve basis where the agency responding first receives approval.
The requested tactical vehicles will be used to provide protection to the community and rescue transportation during critical incidents. The vehicle will also be used to support SWAT operations including: active shooter incidents, barricaded suspects, hostage rescue, counterdrug, counterterrorism and other critical incidents. The Fresno Police Department currently has access to a shared tactical vehicle. The requested tactical vehicles will enhance our current capabilities by allowing SWAT personnel to be safely deployed in multiple locations ...
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