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C ITY OF P LYMOUTH
R ESOLUTION N O. 2019-012
R ESOLUTION A PPROVING R EPLACEMENT P URCHASE OF SWAT
N EGOTIATIONS T HROW P HONE E QUIPMENT
WHEREAS, the current SWAT negotiations throw phone equipment is 17 years old and has exceeded
its lifespan to the point it is no longer viable to keep in service; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that the throw phone is a vital piece of equipment needed for the
successful resolution and surrender of criminal suspects or individuals with mental illness who are barricaded
in a building; and
WHEREAS, new throw phone technology has audio and video capability to give on scene incident
commanders and SWAT team leaders instant updates to make immediate decisions; and
WHEREAS, mental health crisis’ are on the rise and the software component of this throw phone
system will allow for collaboration with the Police Department’s Mental Health Unit and West Metro
Mental Health Collaborative.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA that purchase of the 836 Technologies CINT Commander II system to replace the existing
SWAT Negotiations throw phone system is approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funds to purchase this equipment will come from the Resource
Planning Fund in the amount of $25,160.01.
APPROVED by the City Council on this 8th day of January, 2019.