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File Number: 23-614 thirty-eight (38) MAV cameras for Police vehicles in an amount not-to-exceed $544,315.75 and to Authorize Additional Cumulative Agreement Amendments up to 10% ($54,431.58). Utilizing San Leandro Municipal Code Section 1-6-315 is justified because it is in the City’s best interest to purchase the equipment without competitive bidding because the purchase of such equipment matches other products currently in use to maintain continuity and consistency of systems. BACKGROUND Axon MAV System Since 2014, the Police Department has been using Axon Body Worn Cameras to maintain its commitment to transparency and accountability. These are issued to all sworn personnel, as well as Police Service Technicians and are manually activated/utilized in situations where staff are engaging with members of the public. The Police Department does not currently have a MAV system in marked police vehicles that captures either forward facing incidents or detainee compartments. MAV systems, in addition to body worn camera videos, offer an unbiased view of the interaction between Department members and the community, as well as those that are in the Department’s care and custody. Utilizing the MAV in conjunction with the body worn cameras is an important redundancy to present the most complete accounting of an incident. MAV’s are especially important since body worn cameras often have obstructed views or are dislodged in a physical altercation. In addition to the video capabilities, the MAV system has ALPR technology. ALPR cameras have enhanced crime prevention and criminal investigations by discouraging criminals, alerting law enforcement to stolen vehicles, and providing investigators with data on vehicles located within specified areas of the City of San Leandro. The Department currently has 6 ALPR cameras for patrol vehicles, which are either non-functional or in need of replacement. Additionally, the Department’s transport van is equipped with a camera in the detainee compartment. If the agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. is approved, these will be replaced with the MAV system. Flock ALPR cameras Staff was directed to explore and develop a plan to implement ALPR cameras and to determine locations throughout the City where ALPR cameras could deter and solve crimes. ALPR cameras have enhanced crime prevention and criminal investigations by discouraging criminals, alerting law enforcement to stolen vehicles, and providing investigators with data on vehicles located within specified areas of the City of San Leandro. Flock will deploy the additional 41 movable ALPR cameras at locations previously approved by the City Council. ALPR cameras are solar/battery-powered and can be moved if needed. In July 2023, two additional ALPR cameras were added at the Monarch Bay Golf Course; they are paid for separately by American Golf Corporation (Monarch Bay Golf Course’s management) and the Public Works Department. Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 12/13/2023