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Purchase of a Full Body Scanner (Addition) for the Mesa Police Department (Citywide)
The Police Department's Holding Unit is requesting the purchase of a body scanner with a thermal reader to improve its operations while reducing physical contact with inmates. Each time an inmate is in contact with Department personnel, the inmate is pat-searched. A full body scanner detects concealed narcotics and weapons; can detect substances if they are concealed under clothes, in body cavities, or in prosthetic devices. Its capabilities are much wider than a physical search by a detention officer and will ensure the safety and security of officers, inmates, the facility, and the public.
The Police Department and Purchasing recommend authorizing the purchase using the OMNIA Partners/Port of Portland cooperative contract with Safeware, Inc., for $188,000. This purchase is funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Funds.
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