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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2017-110RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 110 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS INTERNATIONAL TO PROVIDE EXPERT TRAINING TO POLICE PERSONNEL ON ARREST AND CONTROL/FORCE OPTIONS TO MEET NATIONAL AND POST REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, AND PHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING TO POLICE PERSONNEL INTENDED' TO PREVENT WORK RELATED INJURIES WITH A TERM OF ONE-YEAR, BEGINNING JULY 1, 2017 - JUNE 30, 2018, FOR A TOTAL WILL NOT EXCEED AMOUNT OF $25,000 PER YEAR WITH THE OPTION OF THREE (3) ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS WHEREAS, the area of defensive tactics and arrest/control methods in law enforcement continues to evolve due to new techniques and legislative changes that have impacted law enforcement at a national level; and WHEREAS, de-escalation, critical incident, mindful resilience, and communication techniques are integral components in defensive and arrest tactics, and are now required or recommended instruction for police by POST and national law enforcement institutions; and WHEREAS, the National City Police Department (NCPD) currently has designated defensive tactics and arrest/control instructors, however, the constant evolution in this area has made it difficult for NCPD to maintain the pace of specialized training needed by instructors to deliver the curriculum in a timely manner; and WHEREAS, in order to meet this critical need and reduce possible liability, NCPD desires to enter into an Agreement with Harris International to provide consistent training to instructors and police personnel that meets the standards outlined by POST and encompass curriculum recommended by leading law enforcement institutions, and to provide physical fitness training to police personnel for a term of one year, July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, for the not to exceed amount of $25,000 per year with the option to extend for three additional one-year terms. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of National City hereby authorizes the Chief of Police to enter into an Agreement with Harris International to provide consistent training to instructors and police personnel that meets the standards outlined by POST and encompass curriculum recommended by leading law enforcement institutions, and to provide physical fitness training to police personnel for a term of one year, July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, for the not to exceed amount of $25,000 per year with the option to extend for three additional one-year terms [Signature Page to Follow] Resolution No. 2017 — 110 Page Two PASSED and ADOPTED this 20`h day of June 20 ATTEST: / Mic ael R. Dalla, !sty Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Agi'. City orris-Jone orney 4'n Morrison, Mayor Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on June 20, 2017 by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmembers Cano, Mendivil, Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON Mayor of the City of N- •nal City, California /1 City lerk of the City, f National City, California By: Deputy I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2017-110 of the City of National City, California, passed and adopted by the Council of said City on June 20, 2017. City Clerk of the City of National City, California By: Deputy