HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 11-16-2021; 8-h - Approval of WatchGuard Agreement for In-Car Video System and Evidence Management Software 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: November 16, 2021
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-h
SUBJECT: Approval of WatchGuard Agreement for In-Car Video System and Evidence
Management Software
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sheriff Charles S. Blackwood,
919.245.2900
Jennifer Galassi, Legal Advisor to the
Sheriff, 919.245.2952
PURPOSE: To approve the WatchGuard Agreement for in-car video system and evidence
management software for the Sheriff's Office.
BACKGROUND: The in-car cameras currently installed in the Sheriff's Office fleet vehicles were
placed into service in 2016. During the ensuing six (6) years, numerous advances and
improvements in both camera hardware and supporting software have occurred. As the current
in-car cameras malfunction, the cost to repair them, if an option at all, rivals the expense of
replacement with new equipment. Additionally, the software used with the body-worn cameras is
not compatible with the in-car cameras. As routinely occurs with other equipment used by first
responders, it is time to upgrade and replace the in-car camera systems and supporting evidence
management software.
Under this Agreement, the Sheriff's Office will purchase seventy (70) in-car video systems and
Video-as-a-Service which includes cloud-based evidence management system for unlimited
users with unlimited storage and unlimited cloud sharing. During the five-year term of the
Agreement, WatchGuard also will provide support services and a warranty. The Agreement has
been reviewed by the Legal Advisor to the Sheriff as well as the County Attorney.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funds have been appropriated to cover the total cost, apportioned over a
five-year term, of the Agreement ($627,575). The source of funding is the Asset Forfeiture Fund,
which currently has $871,927.38 available.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable
to this item:
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• GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND
INEQUITY
The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color;
religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic
background; age; military service; disability; and familial residential or economic status.
• GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY
The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang
activity, substance abuse and domestic violence.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the WatchGuard
Agreement for in-car video system and evidence management software and authorize the Chair
to sign any documents as necessary.