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Resolution 10149 <br />08C - Staff report for purchase of new police issued handguns <br />Page 2 <br />4. Cost Savings <br />a. Especially when purchased in bulk, 9mm ammunition can be significantly <br />less expensive. It is not uncommon to see thousands of dollars in savings <br />at the agency level. <br />b. The same lower cost also encourages officers to practice on their own as <br />well. <br />5. Improved Technology with Optics and Lights <br />a. Emerging trends in law enforcement firearms technology include the <br />increasing use of red dot sights and weapon -mounted lights. <br />b. A red dot sight is an optical sight that projects a red dot onto a lens, <br />providing a clear aiming point. They are becoming increasingly popular in <br />the law enforcement field. <br />Cost: <br />The cost breakdown for the handguns with optics, tactical lights, holsters, and trade in <br />value of the old handguns is below. <br />• (24) 9mm Glock 19, 45, and 47 handguns with optics $19,280.74 <br />o Minus trade in value for old handguns (200.00/each)-$4,800.00 <br />Total purchase of (24) new 9mm Glock 19, 45, 47 handguns with optics <br />$14,480.74 <br />• (24) Stream light Tactical lights ($159.00/each) $ 3,816.00 <br />• (24) Safariland duty rated Level III Holsters ($149.00/each) $ 3,576.00 <br />• The total cost for the purchase of (24) new 9mm Glock 19, 45, and 47 <br />handguns with optics (less the trade in value for the old guns), tactical lights, and <br />duty holsters. <br />$21,872.74 <br />The purchasing cost for the (24) 9mm Glock 19, 45, and 47 handguns with optics costs <br />approximately $14,480.74 (less the trade in value of the old guns of $4,800.00) from <br />Account 100-4200-1230. The purchasing cost for the tactical lights and holsters is <br />approximately $7,392.00 from Account 480-4200-1230 (2023 Public Safety Aid Fund). <br />