To: Board of Supervisors
From: David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title: LeadsOnline LLC
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with LeadsOnline LLC in the amount of $12,210 to provide annual support and maintenance to the CellHawk Phone Mapping and Analysis System, for the period May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in a one-time expenditure of $12,210 and will be funded 100% by the General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
CellHawk, which is powered by LeadsOnline, LLC, is a web-based investigative solution that plays a crucial role in law enforcement operations. The software suite enables detectives to conduct analysis of call detail records and digital location evidence from mobile devices to create a visual representation of a case. Detectives can utilize the software to spot possible patterns present within the evidence. CellHawk provides detectives with a tool to better present cellular records during court proceedings. It also provides agencies with a more efficient process and reduces the number of personnel hours required to complete a similar task. The ability to conduct the data analysis in-house simplifies the chain of custody associated with the phone records and maintains the integrity of the evidence.
The department is seeking approval of this retroactive contract due to unintentional oversight caused by the substantial number of new contracts the Office of the Sheriff is currently handling.
This Subscription Services Agreement includes a limitation of liability provision.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board does not approve, the process for analyzing the incoming/outgoing calls and geolocations of suspects will take significantly longer to perform, causing the Office of the Sheriff Investigation Division to request assistance from the limited number ...
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