FINANCIAL BUSINESS REQUEST (FBR)
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to transfer up-to $21,027.00 from Police Capital Vehicle Account 21020101-57510 to Police Capital New Equipment Account 21020101-57300 to allow for the purchase of new Glock 9mm Handguns for Ledyard Police Department.
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Background:
In accordance with recent trends in law enforcement, including changes to standard issue firearms for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Connecticut State Police, the department Firearms Training staff conducted testing of handguns with the intention of transitioning to a 9mm platform. The selected handgun, the Glock G45 MOS 9mm pistol, will be equipped with an optic system commonly referred to as a "red dot" sight. The use of red dot sights has been shown to improve shooting accuracy at all distances in varying light conditions.
Factors considered in the Firearms Training Unit Proposal included:
? Handgun frame size with consideration to varying hand sizes within the department
? Shooting accuracy and marksmanship (Red dot vs fixed sights)
? Availability to use one's peripheral vision while shooting (both eyes open)
? Reduced Ammunition Cost, 9mm vs. .45 caliber
? Officer performance under stress conditions (Bristol)
? Additional capacity per magazine (17 rounds vs. 13 rounds)
? Age of current equipment
? Credit for equipment trade in ($10,850.00 or $310 per unit)
? Available state contract pricing
The quote includes the pistols with mounted optics, holsters and weapon mounted lights.
Department Comment/Recommendation:
This proposal addresses officer safety concerns by providing our officers with current and highly effective equipment. Additionally, ammunition costs will be reduced by approximately $1000 per order, and enhanced shooting accuracy should be considered with relation to department liability.
The department recommends the transfer of funds.
Finance Director Comment/Recommendation:
Account #21020101-57510 Police Capital - Vehicle has a ...
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