Summary
The city is allocating $310,000 to purchase digital forensic equipment and software licenses for the police department after federal agencies discontinued providing these services.
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Last discussed Mar 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Cost of $310,000 funded partially through capital projects ($255,000) and the general fund police budget.
Police investigators and the community through enhanced digital crime-fighting capabilities.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee — March 23, 2026
The city is allocating $310,000 to purchase digital forensic equipment and software licenses for the police department after federal agencies discontinued providing these services.
Safety Committee — March 11, 2026
The police department is purchasing $310,000 in advanced software and workstations to handle digital evidence in-house. Because federal agencies can no longer assist with high-tech investigations like internet crimes against children, local detectives need their own gear.
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