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Purchase of Four Replacement Forensic Computers for the Police Department (Citywide)
The Police Department's Computer Forensics Unit is comprised of detectives who conduct forensic analysis of computers and phones for evidentiary purposes. These investigations vary in type from homicide to sexual exploitation of minors. To achieve results as quickly as possible, specialized forensic computers that can withstand a tremendous workload are required. The Police Department purchased four forensic workstations for $21,165.00 in March of 2017, and is requesting the purchase of four more workstations to replace three forensic computers that were manufactured between 2009 and 2011, which are well past the 5-year lifecycle replacement; and to replace a fourth forensic computer that is rapidly approaching the 5-year recommended replacement.
The Police Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the Arizona Department of Public Safety cooperative contract with Technol...
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