Title
A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing ratification of prior expenditures and approving of a new contract with Kaizen Defensive Systems, Inc. for the Coral Gables Police Department for an estimated annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00 pursuant to Section 2-607 (24) of the Procurement Code entitled “Exemptions” (Consultants for professional services with special skills).
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Body
On November 9, 2021, Resolution 2021-329 was approved for entering into a Professional Services Agreement with Kaizen Defensive Systems, Inc. expanding defensive tactics training. It has been beneficial to the Police Department by improving officers’ ability to safely and effectively engage in control and escape techniques, grappling techniques, and physical control and survival tactics, among other skills. Officers who more frequently train in defensive tactics styles such as jiu jitsu, wrestling, judo, and others, may be less likely to injure themselves and suspects during a combative encounter and less likely to use intermediate or lethal weapons because of their training.
Recommended Action
That the City Commission authorizes the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Kaizen Defensive Systems, Inc. for defensive tactics training for the Coral Gables Police Department, for an estimated annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00 pursuant to Section 2-607 (24) of the city’s Procurement Code.This Agreement is effective for a one-year term from the date of execution and can be renewed at the City Manager’s discretion for two (2) additional one (1) year terms.