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Police Department <br /> DATE: 9/29/2023 <br /> MEMO: 23-60 <br /> TO: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe <br /> Council Members <br /> FROM: Scot Wrighton,City Manager <br /> Shane Brandel,Chief of Police <br /> Ed Hurst,Deputy Chief of Police <br /> SUBJECT: Purchase of Mobile Scout Crime Prevention Surveillance Trailer <br /> SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation of the staff that the Council authorize the purchase of the <br /> crime prevention surveillance trailer. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> This mobile crime prevention surveillance trailer is an overt piece of equipment that allows law enforcement significant <br /> flexibility in safety/security operations,crime deterrence,and evidence collection. This equipment can serve as a visible <br /> deterrent to criminal activity,as those in the vicinity will know their actions are being monitored. A more detailed product <br /> description has been provided in the reference materials for a more expansive list and description of benefits. <br /> DPD has been testing this piece of equipment(Mobile Scout Trailer)for the past couple of months. It has been utilized in a high <br /> visibility location where crowds were known to gather. Since the testing of this equipment,there have been no further issues with <br /> crowds at this location. Springfield PD has also been using this same equipment to monitor large gatherings and has found it <br /> helpful in their efforts to combat and deter crime. <br /> This equipment can also be used during large public gatherings,such as festivals and community events,to assist law <br /> enforcement in their ability to manage overall event safety and security. <br /> This equipment will be purchased using the Community Violence Prevention Grant(Turner Grant),as it has been approved as an <br /> allowable expense. <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Shane Brandel,Chief of Police,sbrandel@decaturil.gov,217424-2745;and Ed Hurst,Deputy Chief <br /> of Police,ehurst@decaturil.gov,217-424-2745. <br /> ATTACHMENTS: <br /> Description Type <br /> Resolution Letter Resolution Letter <br /> Product Description Backup Material <br /> Quote Backup Material <br />