To: Delrico J. Loyd, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Christopher R. Swanson, Sheriff
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RE: Approval of a purchase order to ACME Sports for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $22,254.00, to further support the GHOST/Interdiction efforts to combat human and drug trafficking in Genesee County; the cost of this purchase order is grant funded
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
The Sheriff's Office requests the approval of a PO to purchase rifles and attachments to further support the GHOST/Interdiction efforts in combating human and drug trafficking in Genesee County. The cost of this equipment will be covered by the BYRNE Grant at the cost of the attached quote from ACME Sports of $22,254.00 from account # 1010-316.02-978.000.
BACKGROUND:
Resolution # 2024-1373 has accepted the BYRNE grant and will provide funding for this purchase and support for the expansion of the GHOST/Interdiction team. Due to evolving threats and modern response expectations, upgrading to modern patrol rifles is necessary to enhance officer and public safety. While the agency currently deploys rifles, newer platforms offer improved reliability, ergonomics, optics compatibility, and overall accuracy, allowing deputies to make safer and more precise decisions during critical incidents. Transitioning to modernized rifles also promotes standardization, simplifies training and maintenance, and reduces liability by providing officers with updated, dependable equipment that reflects current law-enforcement best practices.
DISCUSSION:
Quotes as well as the initial Grant Award have been attached for review.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
There is no general fund request for the purchase. The BRYNE grant award # 15POVC-24-GG-00653-BRND from the US Department of Justice budget has been approved. Quotes have been obtained and the qualifying quote from ACME Sports for $22,254.00 to be paid from account # 1010-316.02-978.000.
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