TRANSMITTAL

To: Date: 8/9/2018THE COUNCIL

From:THE MAYOR

TRANSMITTED FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED.

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LOS ANGELES POLICE COMMISSIONRICHARD M. TEFANK

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BOARD OF

POLICE COMMISSIONERS

MARK P. SMITHINSPECTOR GENERALSTEVE SOBOROFF

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MATTHEW M. JOHNSONVICE PRESIDENT

EXECUTIVE OFFICE Police Administration Building

100 West First Street, Suite 134 Los Angeles, CA 90012-4112

ERIC GARCETTIMayorSANDRA FIGUEROA-VILLA

SHANE MURPHY GOLDSMITH CYNTHIA McCLAIN-HILL (213) 236-1400 PHONE

(213) 236-1410 FAX (213) 236-1440 TDDMARIA SILVA

COMMISSION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT II

August 7, 2018 BPC #18-0245

The Honorable Eric Garcetti Mayor, City of Los Angeles City Hall, Room 303 Los Angeles, California 90012

Attention Mandy Morales

Dear Honorable Mayor:

RE: DONATION OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT, VALUED AT $52,882.48, FROM THE LOS ANGELES POLICE FOUNDATION, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RAPID EXTRACTION DISMANTLING (RED) TEAM, LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT, METROPOLITAN DIVISION.

At the regular meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners held Tuesday, August 7, 2018, the Board RECEIVED the Department’s report relative to the above matter.

The Board requests, subject to your approval, that this matter be forwarded to City Council for their approval.

Respectfully,

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

MARIA SILVACommission Executive Assistant II

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TO: The Honorable Board of Police Commissioners

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EXECUTIVE DlReStOlFROM: Chief of Police

SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF NON-MONETARY DONATION

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. That the Board of Police Commissioners APPROVE the Department’s Report and TRANSMIT to the Mayor and City Council for ACCEPTANCE the donation of equipment valued at $52,882.48 for Metropolitan Division.

DONOR INFORMATION: ITEMS: VALUE:

Los Angeles Police Foundation (#152-18) Ms. Cecilia Glassman, Executive Director 633 West 5th Street, Suite 960 Los Angeles, California 90071 (213) 489-4636

Tools and equipment $52,882.48

DISCUSSION

The donation is for the benefit of Metropolitan Division’s Rapid Extraction Dismantling (RED) Team. The RED Team responds to call outs throughout the City to extract protestors who attempt to draw attention to their causes by attaching themselves to various objects, other persons, trees, buildings, and overpasses. The RED Team’s current inventory only allows for single mission deployment, and some of the equipment needs replacement. The requested items will allow for simultaneous missions and replace tools and equipment that are no longer serviceable. There are no other costs associated with this donation.

No expressed or implied commitments or promises were made to the donor or representatives of the donor. The donor will not receive any preferential treatment, endorsement, or recommendation; and the donor is not allowed the use of any Los Angeles Police Department (Department) patents.

Administrative Services Bureau has reviewed the donation and determined that it has been submitted in accordance with Section 5.467 et seq. of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, which provides for the receipt and acceptance of donations to the Department.

The Honorable Board of Police CommissionersPage 21.10

If you have any questions, please contact Lieutenant Roger Murphy, Metropolitan Division, at (213) 352-4800.

Respectfully,

MICHEL R. MOORE Chief of Police

€33 West 5“' St.. Suite 960, Los Angeles. CA 90071 Phone: <213)489*4636 Fax: (213) 489-4697 tracy@iapolicefoundation.org

Los Angeles Police Foundation

FaxTracy SzpeinskiASBTo: From:

Pages: g (includes Cover)213-485-8125Fax:

Phone; 213-485-3277 Date: June 28, 2018

Grant Request #2018-059 CC:Re:

Attached is the latest grant request.

Grant Application received:

Grant Received from:

June 19,2018

Metropolitan Division, B Platoon

Lieutenant II Roger Murphy

(213) 305-6083

Contact:

Phone #:

Grant Name: Rapid Extraction Dismantling Team

Grant Amount: $52,882.48

Please e-mail this information to Administrative Services Bureau or if you have any questions, please contact us at 213-486-7060. Thank you.

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05/31/2018Date:Amount Requested; $52,882.48 Contact Namefs);Department/Unit:Mailing Address:Phone Number:Fax Number E-mail Address;

Lieutenant il Roger MurphyLos Angeles Police Department, Metropolitan Division, B Platoon2710 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026(213) 305-6083(213)386307530117@lapd.lacity.org

Name of Program/Equipment requesting funding tor Rapid Extraction Dismantling Team Provide a brief description and the need for the program/equipment:

The Metropolitan Division Rapid Extraction Dismantling (RED) Team responds to call-outs throughout the City of Los Angeles to remove protesters from various devices, which allow protestors to attach themselves to objects or other persons, Protesters use these devices to adversely impact traffic and gain attention to their cause. Protester devices require the response of officers with highly specialized training and loots to defeat these measures. The RED Team also uses repelling techniques to handle the extraction of protesters from trees, overpasses, and buildings.

It is requested that the non-serviceab!e cutting tools and equipment be replaced and that an additional set of cutting tools and equipment be approved to enhance the RED Team’s capabilities. It is further requested that the ropes and repelling equipment replaced.

Has this program/equipment previously been requested through the Oily budget? Q YES El NO

If yes, please list the most recent date of submission and the result.

If no, please explain the reason why it was not submitted.

The RED Team is a collateral duty of Metropolitan Division and the City has relied upon donations to support the reauired equipment.

What objectives will be accomplished if the funding is granted?

The use of protester devices has increased in frequency in the City. The procurement of the requested equipment wilt allow the RED Team to safely and effectively perform their mission. Further, it will enhance the RED Team's capabilities to handle two extractions simultaneously.

Los Angeles Police Foundation Grant Page 216.3

How can the foundation evaluate success If the funding is granted? (# of people served, objectives reached, surveys, eta)

The number of successful RED Team deployments and the number of training days completed in order to maintain certification.

Please list or attach an itemized list for expenses or a quote from equipment manufacturer on vendor’s letterhead.

$34,772.48$18.110.00$52,882.48

Various cutting tools and equipment Various ropes and climbing equipment Total estimated funding requested

Please see the attached RED Team inventory and requested equipment list for specific information.

Has your Commanding Officer approved this request? £3 YES QNO

Name of Commanding Officer: JONATHAN L, TIPPET ^

Signature of Commanding Officer:

Please send completed grant application form by fax at (213) 4894697 or email tracy@lapolicefoundation.org or call Tracy Szpeinsfci at (213) 4894636 with any questions, comments or concerns.

515 S. Flower Street, Suite 1680LOS Angeles, CA90071 213.489.4636

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Petzl $114.85/574.25Left Handled Ascender5$9330/933.00PetzlSingle Pulley, Aluminum, Capacity 8093 lb.10

$66.00/1,320.0015 Ft Anchor Strap CMC Rescue20$60.00/1,200.0010 Ft Anchor Strap CMC Rescue20$55.00/1,100.007 Ft Anchor Strap CMC Rescue20

Lightweight Assault/Tactical full Body Chest $294.00/2,940.00Yates Tactical10$802.00/1604.00Rope, 1/2" Rope Dla„ 600 ft., Blue All Gear2

Rope, 5/8" Rppe Dia., 600 ft.. Blue $1,180.00/2,360.00,All Gear2CMC/Roco Cobra Rescue Harness $650.00CMC Rescue1

$13.87/277.40Cowhide Leather Driver's Gloves Condor20

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Campbell Hausfeh $574.00Portable Electric Air Compressor, 135 PSI1Oscillating Multi-Tool Vecturo OS 400 Set $595.00Festool1

Industrial Headlamp, LED, Blk/Yellow $205.75/6471.00Petzl30$42.25/169.00ChannellockTongue and Groove Pliers Set 2 pcs.4

Oval Diagonal Cutters, 10” Overall length $95.85/383.40Knlpex4Long Nose Plier, 8 In L, 29/641n Jaw Width Milwaukee $36.20/144.804

Double Open End Wrench Set, 10 Piece $108.7/217.40Westward2Combination Screwdriver Set $124.7/249.402 Proto

Eklind• Black Combination long Hex-l Key Set $24.65/49.302$11.52/115,2010 Carablner, No Lock Petzl

Reciprocating Saw Blade, 8 In. L, PK5 $22.48/89.92$65.70/131.40

Milwaukee4Locking Pliers Set Westward2

Sling Hook Yoke $47.40/189.604Milwaukee $1,291.001 Rotary Hammer

Metal Cutting Circular Saw Heavy Duty Air Grinder, 2W Wheel Dia.

$430.75/861.50Milwaukee2Dynabrade $655.50/1,311.002

Hammer Drill, 1/2“ Chuck $264.25/528.50Milwaukee228.0 Volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw Milwaukee $544,50/1,089.002

M18 and M12 Rapid Charger Milwaukee $203.00/406.002Flame Retardant Canvas Tarp.10 x 12 ft. $93,65/280.956 Grainger

Extension Cord, 100 ft. Cord Length, 14/3 Gauge Carol $157.75/1,262.008Portable Roll Up Welding Screen Singer Safety $363.50/ 727.002

Rescue Saw Blade, For Use With: Cut Off Saws $309.25/6,185.0020 HusqvarnaDry Diamond Saw Blade, Segmented Rim Type Diamond Vantage $96,60/966.00104" Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel, 0.045” Thickness30 Dewalt $2.43/72.90

Impact Rstnt Goggles, Anti-fog, Clear20 UVEX by Honeywei $75.20/1504.00Faceshleld Visor20 8ullard $110.30/2,206.00

Wraparound Frame Safety Glasses20 $16.69/333,80Smith & WessonFlame Resistant Hood, Black10 $23.82/ 238.20Damascus

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11 spring links12 micro screwdrivers13 bisdes reeep saw

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16 chisel....................17 chain hook18 pry bars19 ladder20 spatula..................................21 Honda Generator 300022 Honda Generator 200023 Miiwakee Port band saw24 Drummer cutting tool25 sledge hammer _

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INTRADEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE

May 31,201816.3

TO: Chief of Police

Commanding Officer, Metropolitan DivisionFROM:

SUBJECT: LOS ANGELES POLICE FOUNDATION GRANT REQUEST

NAME OF GRANT: RAPID EXTRACTION DISMANTLING TEAM EQUIPMENT

It is requested that the Metropolitan Division, Rapid Extraction Dismantling (RED) Team be approved for the purchase of the attached list of required equipment. Approval of this grant benefits the Department as follows:

The Metropolitan Division RED l earn responds to call-outs throughout the City to remove protesters from various devices that allow the protestors to attach themselves to objects or other persons. Protesters use these devices to adversely impact traffic and gain attention to their cause. The use of these devices requires the response of officers with highly specialized training and tools to defeat these measures. The RED Team also uses rappelling techniques to handle the extraction of protesters from trees, overpasses, and buildings.

The use of protestor devices has increased in frequency, necessitating that the RED Team be capable of simultaneously performing two missions. The RED Team's current inventory of tools and equipment only allows for a single mission deployment. Further, the ropes and rappelling equipment have aged and can no longer be ased safely. In addition, many of the cutting tools and equipment are no longer serviceable and require replacement

It is requested that the non-serviceable cutting tools and equipment be replaced, and that an additional set of cutting tools and equipment be approved to enhance the RED Team's capabilities. It is also requested that the ropes and rappelling equipment be replaced. The total amount requested is $52,882.48. The anticipated cost for the cutting tools and equipment is $34,772.48 and $18,110 for the ropes and repelling equipment.

Chief of Police Page 216.3

Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please have a member of your staff contact Captain Jonathan Tippet, Metropolitan Division, at (213) 352-4800.

JONATHAN L. TIPPET, Captain Commanding Officer Metropolitan Division

Attachments

APPROVED:APPROVED:

HORACE-E. FRANK, Deputy Chief Commanding OfficerCounter-Terrorism and Special Operations Bureau

BEATRICE M. GIRMALA, Assistant Chief Director,yOffice of Special Operations

APPROVED:

cHAREIEBECK Chief of Police