Purchase vehicle tracking software for police cars for $129,260
In Plain English
The police department wants to install GPS tracking software in patrol cars to monitor their locations in real time. The system helps dispatchers send the closest officer to emergency calls and improves officer safety during dangerous situations. If approved, the city spends up to $129,260 on the New World Systems software.
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Votes
Approved the item
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved spending up to $129,260 on GPS tracking software for police patrol cars. The system will help dispatchers send the closest officer to emergency calls and improve officer safety by monitoring their real-time locations. This was a routine technology purchase that received broad support, consistent with council members' typical voting patterns on city contracts.
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