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Grain Valley approves purchase of new mobile data terminals for police vehicles
Summary
The board approved Resolution R24-50 authorizing the city administrator to buy replacement mobile data terminals to outfit police patrol vehicles, with staff saying current in-car computers have aged and the new units are rugged tablets; IT staff will manage deployment.
The Grain Valley Board of Aldermen approved Resolution R24-50 authorizing the city administrator to purchase mobile data terminals (in‑car computers) to outfit police patrol vehicles.
City staff told the board current in‑car units have aged and experienced issues, prompting the planned replacement. A staff member described the units as "rugged" tablets suited for in‑vehicle use and said the newly approved information technology hire will be responsible for support and maintenance of the devices.
Council members asked technical questions about whether the units are waterproof and rugged and whether the new IT staffer would manage them; staff answered affirmatively about the devices’ form factor and confirmed the IT position would handle support. The resolution was moved, seconded and approved on a voice vote.
Staff will proceed with procurement and coordinate deployment with the police department and the IT team.
