HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 20 - Law Enforcement SoftwareMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 1, 2022
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF THE CRIMES LAW ENFORCEMENT COMPUTER
SOFTWARE, LICENSES, SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of the purchase of CRIMES law
enforcement computer software, licenses, system maintenance and
services from Sam Houston State University for the Police Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the CCPD Fund for an amount not to exceed
$61,650.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for the CRIMES law enforcement computer software,
licenses, system maintenance, and services. This software comprises the
primary software package for public safety dispatching, police records
management, property room management, and detention center
management. The City has utilized this software for many years. The
software is also used in the field by police and fire personnel for mobile
dispatching and report writing.
This procurement will be made as a sole source in accordance with Local
Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General
Exemptions (a)(7)(A).
Staff recommends approval.
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