2007/06/13 Council Agenda Packet

• BUDGET NARRATIVE 4 Introduction The budget information for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant is presented by project component areas. Funding is sought for the purchase and implementation of equipment and software technology applications in the areas of computer and digital forensic data collection, processing, networked storage, retrieval, archiving and back-up. Additional funding is sought for implementation of equipment and technology needed to provide secure, reliable recording, storage and retrieval of audio and video records of interactions which take place in the Department's polygraph area and in additional designated interview areas. Computer and Video/Digital Forensics The first project element proposed is the purchase of several hardware/software components which, together, will establish an integrated computer/digital forensics networked system. The first component is a Forensic Recovery of Evidence Device (FRED). The total cost of this device, including hardware and software, is $7,049.00. The second component is a Master Imaging System Computer (MIS) for video/digital forensics. The total cost of this component, including both hardware and software, is $6,081.00. Other components include an HP ProLiant DL380 G5 SATA storage server with four (4) TB of disc storage, at a cost of $16,500.00 and an HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Ultrium Tape Library which costs $12,500.00. Audio/Video Recording of Polygraph and Interview Areas The second major element of the current grant funding proposal is establishment of secure and reliable audio and video recording of interactions which occur in the Department's polygraph examination area and the various department designated interview areas. It is estimated that the cost to establish this capability will be $42,625.00. 2