REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRIAN BARR, Director
General Services Department
BY: CLIFF TRAUGH, Administrative Manager General Services Department
SUBJECT
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Approve a cooperative purchase agreement with Braun Northwest, Inc. of Chehalis, Washington, for the purchase of one NorthStar 267-5 mobile command vehicle in the amount of $444,740 for the Fresno Police Department to manage responses to emergency scenes and provide de-escalation support during critical incidents
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve a cooperative purchase agreement with Braun Northwest, Inc. of Chehalis, Washington, for the purchase of one NorthStar 267-5 mobile command vehicle in the amount of $444,740 for the Fresno Police Department to manage responses to emergency scenes and provide de-escalation support during critical incidents.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno Police Department is requesting approval to purchase one NorthStar 267-5 mobile command vehicle as an addition to the fleet. The new unit will serve as a mobile headquarters at emergency scenes, allowing officers and crisis negotiators to provide de-escalation support during critical incidents. De-escalation support is a practice in which officers try to avoid using force and instead focus on slowing the action down to respond more effectively. The mobile command vehicle will provide space, tools, and resources to crisis negotiators while engaged in tense conflict resolutions at emergency scenes. The new unit will be purchased through a competitively solicited procurement process administered by Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC). This will be funded by the adopted FY2023 budget.
BACKGROUND
With an emphasis on community partnerships, the Police Department is responsible for daily policing operations within the city of Fresno. The overall goal of the Police Department is to maintain the highest level of service while keeping our community safe. To accomplish this goal, officers utilize ma...
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