Current technology is 15 years old. Current radio communications systems are 20 years old and obsolete. Replacements and in some cases parts for MDTs are no longer available. Jurisdictions across the country at all levels of government are now networked and storing data. Replace two helicopters .
Helicopters are critical crime-fighting tools for tracking and capturing suspects.
Dedicated taxes guarantee that the tax will accomplish what voters intend and the ballot requires. If revenue is higher or project costs lower than projected, the extra from this proposed half-cent tax will be set aside for future public safety capital expenses. Just like MAPS and the 1989 Public Safety Sales Tax, every expenditure will be accounted for through audits and annual reports. The City is experienced in handling dedicated taxes. The Public Safety Sales Tax and the now-expired MAPS Sales Tax developed the City's expertise in funding major quality capital projects with sales tax.