Opening of Proposals - SBPD Body Camera In Car Video Cameras - Visual Labs, Inc.

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City of South Bend, Indiana September 1, 2017 Page 2 The body camera system is an "all -in -one" solution where the only device needed is the smartphone -- that is, there is not a requirement for any external hardware or equipment (e.g. router, docking station, wiring, installation). Further, in addition to use as a body camera, the solution provides functionality as a digital camera, an audio recorder, a personnel locator and a smartphone -- capable of making telephone calls, sending text messages, etc, from anywhere with cellular coverage. To our knowledge, there is not any other body camera solution on the market today that can provide all this functionality using a single hardware device. One of many attributes that sets the Visual Labs solution apart from its competitors is the speed of implementation. Because a smartphone is the only device needed, Visual Labs can fully implement its body camera solution in around 30 days, as has been done with multiple agencies of over 100 officers. In fact, the body camera solution was implemented in less than one day with an agency that already had sm,artphones. our references will verify the ease and speed of implementation. Another key point to the Visual Labs solution is the use of non-proprietary hardware. With our solution, SBPD could use any off -the -shelf Android smartphone (at least version 5,0). Further, cellular providers will generally provide government customers with free smartphones and will also provide free hardware upgrades every year or so. This insures that SBPD will always be able to obtain the latest hardware technology with body camera devices always under warranty. We encourage SBPD to contact the City of Fontana, California Police Department, an agency with 200 sworn officers. After years of research and a public RFP process, the Visual Labs solution was chosen above seven other well-known competitors. We think Fontana Police Chief Robert Ramsey said it best about our system, "This is top -of -the -line technology." A check in the amount of $5,000 is enclosed in lieu of a bid bond. This proposal shall remain firm and open for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of opening. We acknowledge that SBPD reserves the right to further negotiate after proposals are opened with any potential consultants if deemed necessary. We appreciate your consideration of the Visual Labs solution and we look forward to the opportunity to, work with the South: Bend Police Department. Sincerely, Alexa,, r L. Popof Chie operating Off! e alp kvisuallabs'inc.com