To: Board of Supervisors
From: David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title: Budget Amendment for TRAKKA system purchase
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE Budget Amendment No. BDA-25-00170, transferring revenue and appropriations in the amount of $428,000 from Fund 105600 (County Law Enforcement Capital Project Fund) Org 0131 and appropriating it to Fund 100300 (General Fund) Org 2505 Sheriff County Patrol for the purchase of TRAKKA system equipment for the Office of the Sheriff aviation operations.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This action increases revenues and appropriations by $428,000 in the Sheriff’s Office General Fund department and is funded 100% by Fund 105600 County Law Enforcement Capital Project Fund.
BACKGROUND:
TRAKKA USA LLC delivers advanced mission-critical equipment for law enforcement aviation operations. Their integrated solutions include thermal imaging cameras, searchlights for enhanced nighttime visibility, and mapping systems that provide real-time intelligence and situational awareness. TRAKKA USA LLC designs, manufactures, installs, and supports all its products, ensuring reliability and performance in the field. These systems are mounted on aerial law enforcement platforms to support a wide range of critical missions, including crime prevention, anti-terrorism operations, search and rescue, and the apprehension of felony suspects, ultimately enhancing public safety and community protection.
The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff urgently needs this advanced equipment to fulfill the mission of protecting and serving the community. The Office of the Sheriff’s current aerial camera and mapping system is outdated and increasingly unreliable, often compromising the ability to respond effectively. Upgrading to TRAKKA’s system will ensure the helicopter remains mission-ready, significantly enhancing the Office of the Sheriff’s capabilities in rapid response, search and rescue operations, and the apprehension of dangerous felons which ultimately strengthens public safety across the County.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the TRAKKA System is not approved, the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff will be left without the mission-critical equipment necessary to maintain an effective aerial law enforcement capability. The current camera and mapping systems are deteriorating and are expected to fail completely in the near future. Without this essential technology, the Sheriff’s Office Air Support Unit will no longer be able to provide reliable aerial assistance to ground units, significantly diminishing the ability to respond to emergencies and support law enforcement operations. This would directly impact public safety and reduce the level of service the community depends on. Additionally, the Sheriff’s search and rescue missions, which rely heavily on this equipment, would be severely compromised, placing both rescuers and those in need at greater risk.