TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Police
Chief Darrell Lowe
425-556-2521
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Police
Jesse Bollerud
Lieutenant
TITLE:
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Authorization to Accept Grant Funding from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) has awarded the City a $3,000 Traffic Safety Grant to purchase one LIDAR unit to support traffic enforcement operations. The grant requires participation in at least one Washington Traffic Safety Commission-funded High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) patrol during federal fiscal year 2025-2026, along with continued support of statewide and national traffic safety initiatives and a commitment to proactive traffic enforcement. Acceptance of this grant will enhance the department's speed enforcement capabilities and further support community traffic safety efforts.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Target Zero
Transportation Master Plan
* Required:
Council approval is required to accept grant funding.
* Council Request:
Council has requested they be informed and approve revenue from grants prior to acceptance or purchase of equipment using grant funding.
* Other Key Facts:
LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is a handheld or vehicle-mounted speed measurement device that uses laser pulses to calculate the speed of a moving vehicle. Unlike traditional radar, which emits a broader radio wave, LIDAR produces a narrow, focused beam that allows officers to precisely target a specific vehicle in traffic. This improves accuracy, especially in multi-lane or high-volume environments.
The department currently operates six LIDAR units: four older models previously used in the Traffic Unit and two newer "Stalker" units...
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