Item 15: Laser Measurement System for Forensic Investigations

[COSM_Admin]

Consider approval of Resolution 2022-21R, approving an agreement with ZNet Tech LLC, through the General Services Administration Purchasing Cooperative, for the purchase of the FARO 3D Laser Measurement System to assist the San Marcos Police Department with forensic investigations in the estimated amount of $91,690.50 for the initial purchase and two years of maintenance and authorizing an additional three-year term; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.

 

[MBaker]

Is this data that can be made available to the public or subject to information requests?

Is this data available to the families or individuals involved?

Are these measurements time stamped?

 

[COSM_Admin]

Response provided by Police Chief Standridge:
The data includes dimensions and photographs of crime scenes. All information obtained will be subject to guidelines already used for ongoing criminal investigations. This is not a front-facing system. It is used to support crime scene investigations and prosecutions.