To: Board of Supervisors
From: David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title: Trakka USA LLC
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with Trakka USA LLC, in an amount not to exceed $389,505, for a multi-sensor surveillance system for the Office of the Sheriff helicopter, for the period June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in up to $389,505 in contractual service expenditures over a 2-year period and will be funded 100% by the County Law Enforcement Capital Project Fund (115600), Org 0131.
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 The Office of the Sheriff’s current aerial camera and mapping system is outdated and increasingly unreliable, often compromising the ability to respond effectively.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.
The General Terms and Conditions of Sale includes a limitation of liability provision.
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.