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Commissioner Brown - Police Department - To Appropriate Funds ($180,000) from the Federal (Treasury/Justice) Drug Asset Forfeiture and Equitable Sharing Program and the Controlled Substance Abuse Tax for the Purpose of Purchasing Department Equipment; and to Accept Flock Group Inc. (Flock Safety) as a Sole Source Vendor for the Purchase of Flock Safety ALPR Camera System
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STAFF CONTACT
Chief S. M. Zill - Gaston County Police Department - 704-866-3321
BUDGET IMPACT
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Increase Revenue and Expense by $180,000.
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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT
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BACKGROUND
The Comprehensive Control Act of 1984 and the Anti-Drug Act of 1986 provide for distribution among participating law enforcement agencies of assets forfeited in connection with drug related arrest and the above laws prohibit the use of such funds to reduce local funds budgeted for law enforcement programs.
The Gaston County Police Department has received funds from the Federal Drug Asset Forfeiture and Equitable Sharing Program and the State Controlled Substance Abuse Tax. Funds are to be allocated from the Drug Asset Fund Balance and the Controlled Substance Abuse Tax Fund Balance (Budget Change Request attached). The Gaston County Police Department requests funds be appropriated for purchasing the following equipment:
1. Patrol Rifle Optics - This sighting tool will allow officers who are issued a patrol rifle to increase their target impact proficiency in both open air and closed space environments. The reflex sight allows the end user to keep both eyes open which drastically increases their field of view when assessing individuals who pose a threat to the community. This tool has decades of proven results from the Department of Defense and the law enforcement community. An estimated cost for purchase is $29,697.25.
2. Pistol Optics and Holsters - This sighting tool also allows officers to increase their distance impact proficiency in both open air and closed space environments. Also, this...
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