2020/04/15 Council Agenda Packet

4., SENSITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION PART VII-INVESTMENT JUSTIFICATION ABSTRACT WHAT WILL THIS PROJECT INVESTMENT FUND(i.e.vessels, radios, cameras,construction,contracts,fencing,etc.)? A Small Unmanned Aerial System(2 UAS)with required training to establish an effective team. ARE ANY PROJECT ITEMS ON THE CONTROLLED IF YES, PLEASE PROVIDE THE AUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT LIST EQUIPMENT LIST (AEL)NUMBER(S)FOR (please reference FEMA Information Bulletin 407): Yes CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT: 030E 07-SUAS SUMMARIZE THE PROPOSED INVESTMENT JUSTIFICATION. THE FOLLOWING MUST BE INCLUDED: •DESCRIBE HOW THIS INVESTMENT ADDRESSES THE CAPTAIN OF THE PORTS PRIORITIES •EXPLAIN HOW THIS INVESTMENT WILL ACHIEVE A MORE SECURE AND RESILIENT PORT AREA •IDENTIFY ASSETS BEING REQUESTED •IDENTIFY SIMILAR ASSETS THAT ALREADY EXIST The funds that we are requesting will be used in the establishment of a Small Unmanned Aerial System capability for the Everett Police Department.This new capability will significantly enhance our ability to detect and confront security threats through better situational awareness,provide real-time observations day or night,while being portable.The system that we are requesting will be transported by vehicle or boat, and easily deployed anywhere in the region to assist during times of emergencies.The Small Unmanned Aerial System will include the capability to provide constant observations over an area for an extended time.The proposal includes sensors that will allow us to detect potential threats day or night. As a current and long-term participant of the Department of Nuclear Detections Small Boat Program,this project will provide critical maritime domain awareness enhancement in the event that a potential small boat threat is a located.This project will allow us an ability to scan large areas of water or waterfront for small boats that are possibly transporting nuclear material.The increased ability to detect suspicious boats over a larger area in combination of the radiation detection equipment that we are currently in possession of will make us a more effective partner in meeting the mission of the region. This project will help provide a more secure and resilient port in several ways. Due to the portable nature of this project we would be able to deploy the system to supplement existing port assets based off intelligence on the most current threat. In the event of a man-made or natural disaster,this system would be able to respond and still provide real-time video of current conditions where the fixed camera systems likely would not be functional.The ability to deploy after a disaster in primitive conditions would allow for better emergency response,further threat identification,and post incident assessment.The ability to gather this data would provide port officials with better information,allowing more effective planning,and the best opportunity to return the port to effective operations. With the ability to transport and deploy the system to a large event or soft targets,within the law and policy, it would allow a means to detect threats when other infrastructure is not in place.This could include the ferry terminal that is just south of the City of Everett jurisdiction,an event at the Port of Everett,or anywhere else in the region. The aircraft would have the ability to transport small items and have a public address system. In an emergency the ability to transport small items to first responders or victims in locations that could be difficult to reach is an ability that has been shown to be effective in past emergencies and a capacity that do not currently have. Some of those items that could be transported are first aid supplies, radios,batteries, or food and water.With a portable public address system,we could provide information over a large area in emergencies or during large events or gatherings. This project will consist of a minimum of 2 Small Unmanned Aircraft,ground control units, Daytime and Forward-Looking Infrared cameras, extra batteries, battery chargers,search lights,protective cases,and a public address system.This project also includes a 40 hour training that will be focused on the Federal Aviation Administration part 107 remote pilot's license,the constitutional restriction on the use of a Small Unmanned Aerial System, and the operation of the aircraft.This class will be opened to members of other agencies throughout the region. Currently there are no other similar assets in the City of Everett, or Port of Everett.This system would have capabilities that no other agency in Snohomish County possess.This system would allow longer flight times, larger lift capabilities,and better ability to identify threat individuals vs police that are looking for them.This system will be fitted with a camera system that will allow it to identify individual officers that are fitted with infer-red strobes.There are no other sUAS systems in the area that has that capability.With the longer flight time we would be able to provide situational awareness over a larger area due to less down time due to battery change out.With the higher lift capacity we could transport more items to first responders to allow for a more effective response. WARNING:This record contains Sensitive Security Information that is controlled under 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520. No part of this record may be disclosed to persons without a"need to know",as defined in 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520,except with the written permission of the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration or the Secretary of Transportation. Unauthorized release may result in civil penalty or other action. For U.S.government agencies,public disclosure is governed by 5 U.S.C.552 and 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520. FEMA FORM 089-5(01/17) 14 Page 4 of 6