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Francisco said equipment is now stored at up to four different sites, including partial use of a building at the Fire Training Academy, temporary accommodation at Emergency Management Agency space and outdoor storage at Happy Jack. The proposed building—described in the discussion as similar to an existing structure at the Fire Training Academy and roughly 40 by 80 feet (about 3,200 square feet)—would provide covered, pull‑through vehicle access and space to process crime‑scene vehicles out of the weather.

“Right now, the thing that belongs to us is a partial use of a building at the fire training academy where the military vehicles and, I believe, our command post is stored,” Francisco said, adding that a new building would allow the academy to get its space back while giving police a consolidated facility for equipment and processing.

Councilwoman Evans noted that the city previously built a larger, more expensive storage building for EMA and the Department of Health and cautioned that storage projects can exceed early estimates; Councilwoman Aldrich asked about location and whether the building could be closer to the Public Safety Center. Francisco said the Fire Training Academy site had sufficient footprint and that the department preferred to use existing city‑owned property to avoid land acquisition costs.

Francis co said he would refine the storage building specifications and pricing and asked the council to consider loan options to start projects sooner where advantageous. No formal action was taken during the work session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Work Session - 08-01-25 - 6th Penny Projects - Cheyenne Police Department","oneSentenceSummary","Chief Mark Francisco requested $500,000 to build a metal storage building—about 40 by 80 feet—to centralize the department’s equipment, replace scattered storage across multiple sites and improve vehicle and evidence processing space.","taxTitle","Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming","taxId",4607,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6146926,"Cheyenne police propose replacing aging MRAPs with two Lenco Bearcats at about $975,000",222,1521000,1743000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5523483-bd71eb9071908a74e3df0172ed892474&start=1521&end=1743","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5523483-bd71eb9071908a74e3df0172ed892474/thumbnail_1521000.jpg","/articles/6146926/Cheyenne/Laramie-County/Wyoming/Cheyenne-police-propose-replacing-aging-MRAPs-with-two-Lenco-Bearcats-at-about-975000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6146926-9ac82dc89615e75d4535819ee5ce37d2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137776&Signature=gkL3Mr4CaK~a68S92uuRAOfV3TaYQH6U64B6jRP9FkwYLF-~feav5uHXKeefsqh6GBLHOdYEipfa0NI3rS7NfrrXzfWPFskwkslSBVmZQwZ69dXqt8zUmP8BlwGlSuP8FQkNgnAkRWeBjB0L49Zei1oGkYfxdpugHbSe7AkjIbKf-gvbxjms4Y8HxISBV61FqdFnE~4~4-sfbhrvKoZ6VQ5gTclQwM2ODXOM7Fm8ZC9kd7kbZP4Ew7wngmMFVt327Z~wMLv477zUUjde8CJ6gvKETPGD9~w2jd4DQPvgp2QQh~QTp91LXqX~is0VKRDfxY~yPd2zCdLgP3kezRiwrQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cheyenne Police Chief Mark Francisco asked the council to approve funding to replace two aging military MRAP vehicles with two Lenco Bearcat‑style multipurpose rescue vehicles, estimating a delivered cost of about $975,000.

Francisco said the department’s current MRAPs are approaching 15 years old, are mechanically complex and can be oversized for some urban operations. He described Lenco Bearcats as purpose‑built for law enforcement, able to carry 10–12 personnel, and available with options for off‑road capability and tear‑gas injectors so officers can deploy certain tools without exposing personnel.

Francisco also noted that Bearcats are widely used in Wyoming and nationally and suggested they would offer better mobility and lower maintenance complexity because they are built on common commercial chassis. “They’re based on a Ford F‑550 chassis, easy to get parts, easy to work on,” Francisco said. He added the vendor vehicles are largely ballistic‑resistant and that a Lenco option list includes off‑road packages suitable for snow and rough terrain.

Council members raised storage and timing questions. Francisco said the department’s current military vehicles are stored at the Fire Training Academy and that the Lenco vehicles are typically easier to maneuver in town. Councilman Esquivel asked whether retired MRAPs could be sold; Chief Francisco said the equipment typically returns to the military under the federal surplus agreement and is not sold locally. Councilman Moody asked about utility in natural disaster situations; Francisco said the vehicles are off‑road capable and useful for transportation and access but not firefighting.

The work session included no formal motion or vote; procurement, painting and delivery timing would be determined during later budget and purchasing steps if the council funds the purchase.","Chief Mark Francisco proposed replacing two military surplus MRAP vehicles with up‑to‑date Lenco Bearcat rescue/SWAT vehicles to improve mobility, reliability and reduce perceived ‘militarized’ appearance; the department estimated the delivered price at $975,000.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6146931,"Cheyenne police seek $1 million to replace dilapidated shoot house and pave pistol deck",268,848000,1116000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5523483-bd71eb9071908a74e3df0172ed892474&start=848&end=1116","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5523483-bd71eb9071908a74e3df0172ed892474/thumbnail_848000.jpg","/articles/6146931/Cheyenne/Laramie-County/Wyoming/Cheyenne-police-seek-1-million-to-replace-dilapidated-shoot-house-and-pave-pistol-deck","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6146931-55351d7598ba5953e6c3ca3b545b585b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137776&Signature=Tyzwsk3pvSXrZBN71RRpKWS5COXn9jXBMQv-gGjuVNcIBno8HlzZGesoCE5IuzV8bdIeN6jMkHQwX4jlmlml75QiRJ6Sw9l9akzZ~UcjLb7bfoe4BGXpsLbKArosufRJ7OGI8Rw6dIMK0upqw0nSqV33z-8MfVtMb-wpfOkDP03UdqhM0svc6CyZfhroqjt6qDx2td2ew4fdP3OijHZpsevGD09abp9DMKXGHV-VLCmcPmJ6HZOkQ5-hwHlfXFhwrMr0onU6yXhFL6qY9UxH4GuXg9az~ZS9w49a4IZbU1AeMsxWbApmvi0N10gD2Bza0dUHHEane9RhnPq-IqzAVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cheyenne Police Chief Mark Francisco told the City Council the department needs a new training structure to replace a dilapidated “shoot house” used for live‑simulation training and wants to pave a pistol deck at the department’s range, estimating both improvements at about $1,000,000.

Francisco described the current small structure as dilapidated and not in line with modern training best practices. He proposed a metal building roughly 80 by 120 feet (about 9,600 square feet) containing a classroom, elevated observation platforms and a configurable movable‑wall system that can simulate apartments, houses or active‑shooter environments and be reconfigured quickly for multiple training scenarios.

“The movable walls…create a real world training scenario for officers to communicate with each other and move through structures,” Francisco said, adding that the system uses nonlethal marking rounds—described in the presentation as a chalky or soap‑based marking substance—and that wall surfaces are seldom damaged and can be hosed off. Francisco also asked to pave the pistol deck to eliminate trip hazards created by burrowing animals and uneven ground.

Council members asked about regional sharing and revenue potential. Francisco said the department prefers to build and charge other agencies for use rather than form a joint ownership arrangement, citing simpler responsibility and scheduling if the city owns and bills for access. Councilwoman Emmons suggested a joint venture with the county; Francisco said he would prefer charging outside agencies so responsibilities remain clear.

Council members raised procurement and timing questions. President Rainey and Deputy City Treasurer Brenda Moreau discussed the option of the city loaning against expected 6p tax collections (a special‑purpose option tax) to start projects sooner; Rainey said accelerating construction can protect buying power against inflation. Francisco said the department has done similar steps on previous projects and that earlier starts could be beneficial.

No formal motion or vote was taken at the work session. Francisco asked that the council consider the funding option during later budget discussions so the department can move forward with procurement and construction planning if the council approves.","Chief Mark Francisco proposed replacing an aging ‘shoot house’ with a movable‑wall training structure and paving a pistol deck to reduce trip hazards; the department estimated the project at about $1,000,000.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6146937,"Cheyenne police propose $3.7 million, five‑year subscription for body, in‑car cameras and digital tools",0,1349000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5523483-bd71eb9071908a74e3df0172ed892474&start=1349&end=1349","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5523483-bd71eb9071908a74e3df0172ed892474/thumbnail_1349000.jpg","/articles/6146937/Cheyenne/Laramie-County/Wyoming/Cheyenne-police-propose-37-million-fiveyear-subscription-for-body-incar-cameras-and-digital-tools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6146937-44367e851bfeaa8ea4444de9857639ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137776&Signature=aiEk6ywBfSN3vgMWcVHrjXvkFMDb90Tw2ZEDyHxFFlHdpWZzMo0icT0fjpIDx8cCmu7Ro79fOmjM1rl-AWbhHAyCpOqCNhlzMYAa9wZDSimQjWYxYZs59iTHQc3UYCjjhZs9XfcdQUiZU~PyeXY1p8-qfFEPAhrYBbTYwSf6eyPN6Nx6-HsxyYD2GHVEhVlSU82ugoMfGCGuzYZ~P1onC-VcJX0kWcn8TebHuQj7J7HwTd~AIlECSH7lSubyZNZ1LJDjmgG6moUGDn-hQ0JPZXz1EpsP0AD59N-GP43W9rg~jyFOzQzI0WkRDwMpLJVMSJqNnc1vhuD5MqeeTa0GXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cheyenne Police Chief Mark Francisco asked the City Council during a work session for funding of a five‑year subscription, totaling $3,700,000, to replace aging body cameras, transition vehicle cameras and upgrade Tasers while adding cloud storage, an AI report‑writing tool and optional automated license‑plate reader (LPR) capability.

The funding request covers a package approach the department expects most vendors to sell on a subscription basis: hardware, unlimited cloud storage of video, automated tools that assist officers with report writing and optional services such as LPR. Francisco said the subscription model typically runs in five‑year terms with yearly billing.

If approved and funded, Francisco said the department would use the subscription to: finish integrating in‑car cameras with body‑worn footage; replace roughly 10‑year‑old Tasers that are no longer supported by manufacturers; centralize digital evidence in one cloud location; and optionally subscribe to automated LPR that would read license plates as a vehicle drives by. “It is automated. So as you’re driving down the road, it’s continually seeking out license plates and capturing them,” Francisco said.

Francisco described the AI report tool as a time saver that generates draft reports from recorded interviews and other captured audio/video; he referenced Fort Collins as a test market that saved about 20 percent of officers’ report‑writing time. Council members asked about storage limits, billing cadence and ownership. Francisco said storage through the proposed subscription would be unlimited and that the city would retain ownership of videos uploaded to the vendor cloud; the physical cameras would be effectively rented under the subscription model.

Councilman Bridal asked whether the $3.7 million is paid up front or annually; Francisco said the vendor bills yearly. Council President Rainey raised a budgeting concern, saying he views the city’s “6p” special‑purpose option tax as best used for nonrecurring projects and worried about creating a new recurring expenditure. Francisco acknowledged that subscriptions create ongoing costs but said nothing legally requires the city to maintain the service if funding later lapses: “It is best practice, and I would certainly hate to run a police department without it. But it is not like people. It’s not like other things that you just have to have.”

Councilwoman Emmons asked whether the city would “own anything” under the subscription; Francisco replied that uploaded video would remain the city’s but the hardware would be provided as part of the subscription and replaced or repaired during the contract. Councilwoman Aldrich asked whether the in‑car cameras can perform automated LPR without operator action; Francisco said yes and added that the department planned to seek LPR as an optional subscription add‑on.

The presentation did not include a formal motion or vote; council members indicated questions and budget concerns that they said would be part of a later decision. Francisco said the requested amount was intended to cover a typical five‑year vendor package and that the department would revisit technology choices if funding were delayed, since vendors and features can change over time.

Fiscal and procurement details, including whether the city would use general funds, the 6p tax, or a loan to accelerate purchases, were discussed but not settled during the session. Deputy City Treasurer Brenda Moreau later noted the city has in prior projects loaned against expected 6p collections to begin work earlier, and council members discussed that as a possible approach for timing if the package were approved.

Less critical details: the chief said Fort Collins’ test of the AI report assistance freed about two hours of work in a 10‑hour shift for officers; he also said the department’s current in‑car cameras and old Tasers have effectively zero trade‑in value.","Chief Mark Francisco asked the council to fund a five‑year, $3.7 million subscription for Axon‑style body‑worn cameras, in‑car cameras, upgraded Tasers and add‑ons including unlimited cloud storage, AI report assistance and optional license‑plate reading.","actionData","errors"]

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