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BACKGROUND The EBRCSA system enables seamless communication between regional public safety agencies in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. EBRCSA was created as a Joint Powers Authority comprised of cities, counties, and special districts to operate a common communication platform for member agencies. The result is a radio system that enables agencies to communicate with one another during major emergencies, large-scale events, and multi-jurisdictional responses. All radio communication for the Pleasanton Police Department is transmitted through this system and presently has encryption capability. The CADOJ requires law enforcement agencies to ensure the confidentiality of personal identifying information transmitted over the radio system by July 1, 2023. Staff intends to accomplish the CADOJ requirement through radio encryption of certain radio channels. The Police Department's current 118 portable (hand-held) radios were last upgraded in 2012 and are now beyond their expected life. Additionally, these 118 portable police radios, as well as 68 mobile (vehicle) police radios, and 6 consolettes utilized in Dispatch require encryption software to meet the California Department of Justice (CADOJ) requirements. The updated radio equipment and needed supporting software will allow the department to meet the CADOJ requirement for all police radio communication within the EBRCSA communication network. The total cost for the purchase of the identified equipment and software through Motorola Solutions is $800,827. Notably, delaying the purchase of this equipment will result in a minimum $46,651 price increase. Submitted by: Fiscal Review: Approved by: /1C_\\, David Swing Susan Hsieh Gerry Beaudin Chief of Police Director of Finance City Manager Attachments: 1. Quote for portable radios 2. Quote for mobile and consolette radio encryption