Submitted By: Angy Scroble / Susan Dobson
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Presentation By: Michael Balken
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Department: Police
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve an agreement between the School Board of Marion County and the Ocala Police Department giving the Ocala Police Department access to the School Board of Marion County’s cameras in times of emergency
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
The School Board of Marion County (School Board) operates all public schools located in the City of Ocala. The Ocala Police Department (OPD) seeks access to real-time (live) video feeds and recorded video feeds from schools’ surveillance cameras when active circumstances at a school or School Board facility present an immediate need for law enforcement and/or fire safety personnel to respond.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
This Agreement grants OPD’s authorized personnel access to real-time (live) and recorded video feeds when an emergency requires law enforcement and/or fire safety personnel to respond to a school or School Board facility, thereby protecting the health and safety of students and staff.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
This Agreement has been reviewed by the Procurement & Contracting Officer in compliance with City policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement has been reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny