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Council approves purchase of 25 mobile data computers and dash cameras for Corpus Christi police vehicles
Summary
The council approved a motion to purchase 25 Panasonic mobile data computers and related in-car systems to complete upfitting of recently acquired police vehicles; funding sources include the fleet replacement fund and other public safety funds noted in the packet.
The City Council approved the city's authorization to purchase 25 Panasonic mobile data computers (MDCs) with integrated in‑car camera systems for the Corpus Christi Police Department.
Christopher White of the police department explained the purchase is the final phase of vehicle upfitting tied to a previously approved fleet purchase. White described the equipment: MDCs, cradles, cradle controllers, car cameras and a "cradle point" connectivity package that enables in‑vehicle digital access for officers.
Councilwoman Kalyn Paxson supported the item and said staff had confirmed the funding sources in the packet (including fleet replacement funds and grant allocations from crime control and other sources). Paxson noted the systems would improve transparency and officer safety.
The council received no public comments and voted to approve the purchase.
Ending: The purchase will finalize electronic upfitting of the recently purchased police fleet; procurement and equipment installation will follow established city purchasing and upfitting processes.
