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SHERIFF’S OFFICE - Sheriff Dave Kain
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Purchasing Agent and Sheriff to sign the Agreement with LETS - A Law Enforcement Technologies Corporation DBA LETS Corp for the acquisition of LETS - FirstNet Throwphone Bundle for Hostage Negotiators in the amount not to exceed $7,890, effective upon date of signing and shall terminate two years thereafter
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Financial Impact:
The funds budgeted in 712-53280 will allow for the purchase using the existing budget. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Background Information:
Developed by Law Enforcement Technologies (LETS) in 2006 at the request of the San Francisco office of the FBI, the LETS system turns an ordinary smartphone into a proverbial "wire," replacing all the covert body-worn systems that can lead to discovery and tragedy for an undercover officer or informant.
The app was first launched as an audio-only tool. It has evolved to become more robust, including video with very little latency. For example, a standard commercial streaming video system has a delay of 15 to 30 seconds. In contrast, the latest LETS product, the Magnum Streaming Video Recording System, has a latency of four to six seconds. That may not sound like much but when an officer or an informant is working undercover, it could mean the difference between a successful operation and discovery and failure.