Title
Resolution to Approve a Participation Agreement with Washtenaw County and the University of Michigan for the Acquisition and Maintenance of a Firearms and Force Options Simulator Training System and Appropriate Necessary Funds ($50,833.00)(8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Ann Arbor Police Services is requesting approval to participate with the University of Michigan Public Safety and the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office in a funding agreement for acquisition of a firearms and force options simulator training system and after acquired, its on-going operation and maintenance costs.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: The Ann Arbor Police Department has funding available in forfeiture Fund 0027 for the cost of the simulator training system. The funds are in fund balance for Fund 0027. The Police Department requests that Council appropriate $50,833 from Fund 0027 fund balance to purchase the system.
The MILO Range is an interactive use of force and tactical judgment simulator. The Training System includes a large library of interactive scenarios and training exercises. In addition, the System Firing Range can simulate indoor/outdoor firing range scenarios for small arms marksmanship, qualification and weapon handling.
Staff
Prepared by: Deputy Chief Robert Pfannes, AAPD and
Mary Joan Fales, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Reviewed by: Chief James Baird, AAPD
Approved by: Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, City of Ann Arbor Police Services, the University of Michigan Public Safety Department and the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office have identified an opportunity for and an appropriate means to expand and enhance regional training opportunities with the joint purchase of a firearms and force options simulator ("Training System");
Whereas, The Training System is designed to allow the trainers the ability to give presentations and classes, conduct interactive testing and assessment, and provide immersive hands-on scenario based ex...
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