M E M O R A N D U M
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
From: Rafael G. Casals, Town Manager
Date: May 20, 2015
Re: Purchase of Two (2) Segway SE-3 Patroller Units
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO SEGWAY INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) SE-3 PATROLLER UNITS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 24,621.00, AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXPEND BUDGETED FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
In order to maintain the existing level of Police visibility, responsiveness, and enhance our community policing efforts within our community, Town staff is requesting to purchase two (2) Segway SE-3 Patroller Units. The Segway SE-3 Patroller Units were designed with the direct input of trusted law enforcement and security professionals and have proven to improve community policing programs by increasing an officer's interaction, visibility and responsiveness. These Patroller Units are eleven (11) times more efficient than the average American car and over three (3) times more efficient than even the highest mileage scooters. As zero-emission vehicles, the Segway Patroller Units have the capabilities of transitioning from outdoor to indoor at any given time.
The Patroller Unit(s) would be an invaluable tool that would be operated by our Neighborhood Resource Unit's officers. In many ways our officer's focus on the style of community oriented policing, adding the Patroller Unit(s) would amplify their efforts. These are the most significant advantages to patrolling in the Segway:
* Visible and help project a stronger police presence
* Able to efficiently patrol a larger area, 3x faster than on foot and with less fatigue
* Capable of traveling indoors, outdoors and over varied and uneven terrain
* Empowered to easily facilitate positive interaction with the community
* Able to proactively quickly gat...
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