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According to the City of Pleasanton Traffic Engineering Department there are over 82 miles of qualifying roadways within the city limits, not including freeways, for which Federal funding is received. The definition of a FHWA worker includes a law enforcement officer investigating collisions, directing traffic and handling disasters within the right of way of a Federal -aid highway. The Police Department will use a portion of the COPS 13 allocation to purchase High Visibility Reflective Safety Vests to outfit all police officers, community service officers, animal service officers and other affected staff. Video Surveillance Equipment $5,000 Video evidence of criminal activity is crucial to successful case prosecution. A portable video system placed in high crime areas will allow officers to obtain this evidence. There are systems available that utilize a high quality Charge Coupled Device (C.C.D.) camera with pan /tilt/zoom capability, a cellular air link modem, a cellular telephone and power supply. The video can be viewed "live" remotely from any personal computer which has Internet access. The resulting video data that has been captured and needs to be used as evidence is then saved in the department's Digital Image Management System. This portable video system can also be utilized in conjunction with our facility and campus -wide security system. Security System Phase Three Upgrade $15,800 The Police Department is continuing its upgrade of the facility and campus -wide security system. A portion of the COPS 13 allocation will be used to add additional cameras, increase memory capacity and facilitate other enhancements to this system. Security System Software Upgrade and Licensing Rights $4,200 The Police Department's surveillance system requires an annual site license fee which includes software upgrades and is necessary to maintain a modern system. Year to year purchase of these items is 20% more expensive when compared to purchasing them in five year periods. Assuming five years of service is purchased, the cost of camera and software licensing for our 17 cameras is $4,200. By funding this upgrade service in 2009 these funds will not need to be allocated for two more budget cycles, resulting in a significant cost savings over the five year period. Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) Team Pistol Replacement $7,800 The Police Department's 12 member S.W.A.T. team utilizes pistols that are nearly 20 years old and approaching the end of their service life. A local police supply company is willing to exchange these weapons at partial credit for new ones which will also have a weapon mounted lighting system and designated holster. Such a configuration is crucial for team members, who require a weapon mounted light during operations. Page 3 of 5