For City Council Meeting [May 12, 2020]
TO: Honorable City Council
APPROVAL: Rod Foster, City Manager
FROM: Mark P. Kling, Chief of Police
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Request City Council to Approve the Purchase of One Hundred Thirty (130) Advanced LE TraumaPAKs from High Threat Innovations, in the Amount of $45,535.00
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BACKGROUND
These Advanced LE TraumaPAKs s (LE TraumaPAK) contain tools that can be used to aid officers and the general public when significant or life-threatening injuries occur. The immediate accessibility of life saving medical equipment by officers to deploy in a critical event could mitigate the severity of injuries a person(s) may sustain.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
Rialto Police officers are currently issued small medical kits as part of their safety equipment; however, the current kits fail in comparison to the LE TraumaPAKs. Staff has reviewed recent technical advances and design improvements that have been developed by various manufacturers. Staff has determined the LE TraumaPAK manufactured by High Threat Innovations, incorporates features/equipment that far exceed the currently issued medical kits and other kits available.
The LE TraumaPAK incorporates an advanced clip design for quick attachment to an officer's belt, a lifesaving kit (shears/tourniquet/quick clot/bandages) and is able to securely carry additional rifle magazines. Additionally, the LE TraumaPAK is light and similar in size and weight to the currently issued medical kit but provides officers with access to more equipment. The quick clip design coupled with a thigh leg strap also allows for a more secure deployment. Our community was directly affected by the Inland Regional Center (IRC) mass shooting in 2015. The LE TraumaPAK is the all-inclusive lifesaving kit that could minimize casualties (officers and civilians) when deployed in critical calls and active shooter events. It could be the difference between life and death because of being readily available to first responders.
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