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El Mirage council approves $23,383 police wellness screening with LPPLA2 testing
Summary
The council approved a one‑year agreement not to exceed $23,383 with Sigma Tactical Wellness for advanced lipid/LPPLA2 testing and wellness services for police personnel; the program is voluntary and would be offered to up to 63 officers.
The El Mirage Common Council on Sept. 16 approved a one‑year agreement not to exceed $23,383 with Sigma Tactical Wellness to provide advanced lipid panel testing (LPPLA2), wellness consultations and related services for El Mirage Police Department personnel. Council and staff said the program is voluntary for officers and will be budgeted through HR exam funds.
Police presenters described the LPPLA2 test as an enzyme‑linked biomarker that can detect vascular inflammation and identify elevated cardiovascular risk that traditional cholesterol testing may miss. The chief described the test as “an FDA cleared, procedure for cardiovascular risk assessment,” and said it can identify silent risk factors in officers as young as their 30s. The department allotted space in its budget for the one‑year program and set a voluntary participation cap of 63 officers; staff said testing would be offered annually.
Council members asked logistical and funding questions. Staff confirmed the program was included under HR examination funds and that RICO forfeiture funds would not pay for the medical testing; the chief said RICO is not an appropriate funding source for this medical screening. Council members discussed expanding the program to the fire department in a future year.
Vice Mayor Parsons moved approval; Council member Nora McDaniel seconded. The motion passed by voice vote.
