TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Police
Chief Darrell Lowe
425-556-2521
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Police
Tim Gately
Captain
TITLE:
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Police Department One-Time Monies to Offset Costs Related to Criminal Justice Legislation (SB 5092)
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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This is for information only. A budget adjustment may be brought forward from Finance at a later date. As a result of the 2021-2023, State of Washington operating budget, the City of Redmond received approximately $281,000 in one-time general funding to offset the costs of criminal justice-related legislation enacted between January 1, 2020, and June 20, 2021. The Police Department has identified less lethal equipment and training options to ensure compliance with appropriate police de-escalation techniques to include Taser upgrades, Bola Wrap, and Virtual Reality training systems.
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REQUESTED ACTION:
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OUTCOMES:
The police department wants to ensure the safety of the community and staff when responding to critical incidents requiring appropriate de-escalation techniques while providing the most current and functional training and equipment. The department anticipates allocating these funds as follows:
* BolaWrap: The Wrap can safely & humanely restrain resisting subjects from a distance without relying on pain compliance and while keeping all involved safe. When used to control subjects in a mental or drug-impaired crisis, this tool enables officers to keep the community safe and get people the help they need without causing injury. Link to BolaWrap website. ($7,000)
* Virtual Reality (VR): Axon VR Training provides comprehensive real-world training paired with Taser and other ...
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