NCJ Number
38782
Date Published
1976
Length
24 pages
Annotation
DATED OCTOBER 1976, THIS REPORT DESCRIBES THE RESULTS OF AN EVALUATION OF THE NEWLY-INSTALLED CCTV SYSTEM TO DETERMINE IF IT COMPLIED WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS DOCUMENT USED DURING THE BIDDING PROCESS.
Abstract
THE CITY OF CONCORD HAS A POPULATION OF 33,000, A POLICE STRENGTH OF 55, AND A CITY AREA OF 64 SQUARE MILES. CONCORD RECENTLY ACQUIRED A CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION SYSTEM (CCTV) TO BE USED FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR SURVEILLANCE OF THE POLICE STATION. FOLLOWING INSTALLATION OF THE SYSTEM, AN INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL AREAS WHERE THE VENDOR FAILED TO MEET THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS. THIS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE EFFORT EXAMINED THE SYSTEM CONCEPT, THE BIDDING PROCESS, THE AREAS OF VENDOR NONCOMPLIANCE, AND THE EFFORTS MADE BY THE VENDOR TO CORRECT THE DEFICIENCIES. AN ON-SITE EQUIPMENT INSPECTION AND OPERATIONAL TESTS WERE ALSO CONDUCTED. BASED ON THIS STUDY, THE REPORT OUTLINES SYSTEM DEFICIENCIES, VENDOR RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PURCHASER RESPONSIBILITIES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE VENDOR SHOULD BE CALLED BACK TO THE SYSTEM TO CORRECT THE SYSTEM DEFICIENCIES BEFORE ANY FINAL PAYMENT IS MADE. IT WAS ALSO STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT THE PURCHASER FOLLOW A NEGOTIATION PROCESS WITH THE VENDOR TO SECURE ALTERNATE OR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND A SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO OVERCOME THE OPERATIONAL DIFFICULTIES WITH THE SYSTEM. SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT ARE INCLUDED AS WELL.