PREPARED BY: JAMES LAUGHTER DATE OF MEETING: 03/03/2025
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF $20,000 FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES GRANT REVENUES (SLESF) FUND 210 FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FROM BARRICADE AI, INC.
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
Community Policing and Strengthen Technological Infrastructure to Enhance Law Enforcement under the Public Safety Policy Area is an adopted policy item under the FY 2023-25 City of San Pablo Council Priority Workplan, effective May 1, 2023.
BACKGROUND
Funding Source
The Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Grant is a mandated grant, as defined by Government Code Section 30061(b)(3)(i), wherein the County is required to remit a minimum of $100,000 annually to the City to be spent on frontline law enforcement. These grant revenues have accumulated and are available for appropriation by the City Council.
Following appropriation of funds by the City Council for eligible frontline law enforcement purposes, any expenditures must comply with the City's purchasing policy.
Barricade AI, Inc. Software
The Police Department has partnered with Barricade AI, Inc. to implement artificial intelligence software aimed at improving officers' report-writing efficiency. Barricade AI is an advanced report generation tool that supports 35 languages, integrates with the department's body-worn and fleet camera systems, processes data from the CAD system, and enhances the accuracy and consistency of police reports. By leveraging this technology, report-writing time is expected to decrease by 70%. The department anticipates entering into a service agreement with Barricade AI, Inc. beginning March 2025 through June 2026 at a total cost of $20,000.
Staff recommends that the procurement of services from Barricade AI, Inc. be exempted from the City's stand...
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