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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a six-year agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc., under Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract No. DIR-CPO-5433, for Drone as First Responder (DFR) capabilities in an amount not to exceed $1,759,980, with an initial one-year subscription fee waiver and termination option (Chief of Police)
Background:
Approval of this item will authorize a six-year agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc., under Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract No. DIR-CPO-5433, for Drone as First Responder (DFR) equipment and service in an amount not to exceed $1,759,980, with an initial one-year subscription fee waiver and termination option. During the initial year, staff will evaluate the viability of implementing Drone as First Responder (DFR) capabilities. If the City does not exercise its termination option in the first year, annual subscription fees begin in Year 2 as provided in the agreement.
The League City Police and Fire Departments seek to enhance community and first-responder safety by implementing a DFR program. Motorola Solutions, which provides CAD, RMS, radio systems for our police, fire, and EMS, has partnered with BRINC to integrate DFR into municipal public safety efforts. Moreover, the Motorola BRINC partnership was recently selected by the National League of Cities as the preferred DFR platform for municipalities. Desired outcomes are that DFR will benefit League City emergency services by improving response times and situational awareness for first responders.
DFR programs use strategically placed drones in charging nests that can reach a scene within seconds of a call for service. In many instances drones arrive on scene before first responders and provide live video, two-way communication, and real-time information to emergency communication specialists and first responders. Agencies adopting DFR programs have seen noticeable improvements in response times, situati...
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