To: Board of Supervisors
Department or Agency Name(s): Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office
Staff Name and Phone Number: Melissa MacDonald, 565-6052
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supervisorial District(s): Countywide
Title:
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Increase Contract Spending for Sheriff’s Office Body Worn Cameras and Tasers
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Recommended Action:
Recommended action
Authorize the Sheriff-Coroner to execute documents necessary to increase contract spending under the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Body Worn Cameras, and Tasers, adding $95,801.45 for additional hardware through the original term ending on April 14, 2029.
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Executive Summary:
This item requests the Board authorize the Sheriff to execute the documents necessary to increase contract spending under the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement for Body Worn Camera Services that includes Tasers and related accessories and services. The increased contract spending will allow the Sheriff’s Office to purchase additional Tasers and to accommodate increased staffing and equipment needs, including newly added position allocations for the Parks Unit and Narcotics Unit. This item does not require an additional contract because a purchase order can be executed under the terms of the Master Agreement. Due to the amount of the overall Agreement, Board authorization is required.
Discussion:
On December 5, 2023, the Board authorized the Sheriff to execute a new agreement for body worn cameras, Tasers, and related equipment, software and services with Axon Enterprise, Inc. That Master Services and Purchasing Agreement covered the replacement of body worn cameras for the Office and replacement of Law Enforcement Division Tasers. Body worn cameras and tasers are issued to every law enforcement officer.
Axon provides a new, subscription-based service for its Taser program. At the time of the execution of the agreement, estimated quantities needed were conservative to ensure the Sheriff’s Office would not be paying for unused equipment. The Sheriff’s Office’s needs have since changed with increased staffing and the addition of the Parks Unit (5 devices) and Narcotics Unit (5 devices). Seven other devices are being added for staff not included in the original counts. The requested amendment provides an additional 17 Tasers total and associated accessories, which would ensure that all sworn staff have the required equipment.
The Sheriff is requesting authorization to execute documents necessary to increase spending under the Master Agreement with Axon for Body Worn Cameras and Tasers. This request does not change any other terms under the Master Agreement and brings the equipment in line with the Master Agreement.
Strategic Plan:
N/A
Racial Equity:
Was this item identified as an opportunity to apply the Racial Equity Toolkit?
No
Prior Board Actions:
12/5/2023 - The Board authorized the Sheriff to execute documents to enter a new contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Body Worn Camera Services, Tasers, and related equipment, software, and services.
Fiscal Summary
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Expenditures |
FY24-25 Adopted |
FY25-26 Projected |
FY26-27 Projected |
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Budgeted Expenses |
$36,082.59 |
$19,130.88 |
$19,896.08 |
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Additional Appropriation Requested |
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Total Expenditures |
$36,082.59 |
$19,130.88 |
$19,896.08 |
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General Fund/WA GF |
$36,082.59 |
$19,130.88 |
$19,896.08 |
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Total Sources |
$36,082.59 |
$19,130.88 |
$19,896.08 |
Narrative Explanation of Fiscal Impacts:
The cost of this request is $95,801.45 over approximately four years. The total costs include the purchase of additional Tasers and associated equipment such as cartridges, holsters, and docking stations, which are one-time costs.
Costs related to the Parks Unit, approximately $28,177, will be offset by reimbursement from Regional Parks in accordance with the MOU for the provision of law enforcement services within County Regional Parks approved by the Board.
Costs related to the addition of the Narcotics Unit, approximately $28,177, have been included in the appropriations requested by the Sheriff’s Office and approved by the Board on November 5, 2024.
The Sheriff’s Office will absorb the remaining costs within the existing budget.
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Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impacts (If Required):
There are no staffing impacts associated with this item.
Attachments:
Axon Enterprise, Inc. - Quote for Additional Equipment
Related Items “On File” with the Clerk of the Board:
Axon Master Services and Purchasing Agreement