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Item No: 02 Meeting Date:05/12/2025 Type of Business: Work Session Administrator Review : ____ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Ben Zender, Chief of Police Item Title/Subject: Upgrade Police Issued Duty Handguns Introduction: The Police Department is continuing to evaluate and upgrade our equipment. W e currently need to update our police issued duty handguns from .40 S&W handguns to 9mm Luger handguns. Discussion: A vast majority of the handguns we are currently using are about 10 years old. The department is researching and testing the new 9mm Glock handgun with optics and lights (Glock 47) in preparation to transition from the current .40 S&W handgun (Glock 22) to the new 9mm handgun (Glock 47) next year in 2026. There are several reasons why this is needed. 1. Improve Accuracy a. Shot placement is the most critical factor in stopping the threat and less recoil facilitates more accuracy b. With optics added, it is anticipated officers will increase accurate shot placement. 2. Reduced Recoil a. 9mm firearm typically exhibit less recoil, resulting in lower muzzle rise, allowing quicker follow-up shots than larger calibers. b. Recoil management is crucial in rapid-fire situations. The 9 mm's less intense recoil supports better overall control and accuracy. The 9mm also has an increased magazine capacity. 3. Standardize Ammunition a. The 9mm Luger is currently the most common caliber used by police officers in the United States. It has largely replaced the .40 S&W and due to its improved capacity, manageable recoil, and advancements in ammunition technology. b. A vast majority of agencies in MN use the 9mm Luger. 4. Cost Savings a. Especially when purchased in bulk, 9mm ammunition can be significantly less expensive. It is not uncommon to see thousands of dollars in savings at the agency level. b. The same lower cost also encourages officers to practice on their own as well.