TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Amanda Gibbs, Chief Probation Officer
REPORT BY: Ferlyn Buenafe, Probation Administrative Manager
SUBJECT: Agreement with Robert Lougee, Amendment No. 3
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 190067B with Robert Lougee to provide firearms training, quarterly qualifications, act as the Range Master, and assist with developing department policies on the use of force and field activities. (Fiscal Impact: $47,280 Expense; General Fund, Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
All sworn, armed probation officers are required to qualify quarterly at a firing range. Additionally, armed officers require relevant, realistic, and regular training with their firearm as it is a perishable skill. Each qualification/training is a minimum of four (4) hours. The Consultant/Range Master provides firearm qualification to armed staff, provide instruction including remedial instruction if required, develop lesson plans and training sessions. Furthermore, the Consultant/Range Master reviews department policies, procedures, laws, codes and other applicable regulations related to the use of force and ensure staff are knowledgeable in these laws. The Consultant/Range Master assists with setting up and taking down the range, ensures safety on the range, remains current with best practices in armory operations, and provides the department with an evaluation of the use of force training and tactics including recommendations for additional training or policy revision.
This Amendment No. 3 extends the term of the Agreement.
Requested Action:
Approve and authorize Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 190067B with Robert Lougee for a contract maximum of $47,280 per fiscal year for the term July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, with one (1) automatic annual renewal to provide firearms training, quarterly qualifications, act as the Range Master, and assist with developing department policies on the use of for...
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