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CITY CLERK
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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 18, 2005
SUB.JECT:
Acceptance of MultipJexer for Viewing of Video S\ITVeillance Tapes
Heparl Prepared hy: Gary Thuman, ChiefafPalit:e
ATTACHMENTS:
I. Corn;1spondence from Cisco Systems Inc.
RECOMMENDATION: /1AJt
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Accept donation of multiplexer system from Cisco Systems
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
None
DESCRIPTION:
Joseph Drown, Security Manager of Cisco Systems Inc., has offered to donate a mllltiplexer and timc
lapse recorder to the City of DlIblin, Police Serviccs for use in criminal investigations. Cisco Systems has
upgraded their existing sceurity system and has no further need for tbe old multiplexer system. This
contribution is consistent with Cisco Systems' corporate philosophy ofpartnering with local law
enforcement.
When investigating a crime, detectives often have a need to view security video tapes containing fÖotage
of criminal acts occurring in local bllsinesses. Unfortunately, retailers and other businesses use a variety
of different video recording systems. This makes it very difficult, and often impossible, to view
surveillance tapes utilizing a standard VCR. The multiplexer and time lapse recorder will allow
investigators to view video surveillance footage from any business, eliminating concerns about equipment
compatibility.
Currently, investigators are required to travel to the business where the video was recorded, or other police
agencies with multiplexer systems, in order to view video tapes. This equipment will enhance the
investigative capabilities of Dublin Police by decreasing the amount of time required to work cases
involving surveillance videos.
The multiplexer/time lapse recorder is fully equipped and will require no supplementary purchases in
order to function. The cost to purchase eqllipmenl similar to what Cisco Systems is onering to donate
would be approximately $5,000.00.
H is recommended the City Council accept the equipment donation offered by Cisco Systems.
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October 28, 2004
City of Dublin, Policc Services
Chief Gary Thuman
100 Civic Plaza
DlIblin, CA 94568
Re: Donation of Video Equipment by Cisco Systems
Dear Chief Thuman:
Cisco Safety and Security routinely partners with local, slate and federal1aw enforcement
in conducting ow' daily responsibilities of invesligaling safely and security incidents at
Cisco facilities worldwide.
As a matter of protocol, we strongly believe in the cooperati ve-crime tïghting
partnerships that we have eSlablished wilh area agcneies in the extended bay area. Cisco
believes in sllpporting our partners and external clients in different ways. As a part of the
Safety and Secllrity mission; we utilize various types of equipment, such as video
recorders, mulliplexers, cameras, elC.
It has come to ollr attenlion lhat we have recenlly replaced a time Japse recorder and
multip1exer with new equipment, and now have the opportunity to donate this equipmenl
10 Dublin Police department through Detective George Lytle.
If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at anytime.
Sincerely,
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~~~Ph D. Brown
Manager, Safety & Security
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