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..ry op SNA "" <br />City of Sunny Isles Beach <br />18070 Collins Avenue <br />Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 <br />(305) 947-0606 City Hall <br />(305) 949-3113 Fax <br />MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners <br />VIA: Stan Morris, City Manager <br />FROM: Edward Santiago, Chief of Police <br />DATE: November 20, 2025 <br />RE: Authorization to Expend DOJ Forfeiture Funds for Field Force/Riot Control <br />Equipment. <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Staff recommends approval of this resolution. <br />REASONS: <br />The Police Department seeks approval to expend Department of Justice (DOJ) forfeiture funds, not to <br />exceed $279,674.43 (including a 10% contingency), for the purchase of field force and riot control <br />equipment for all sworn officers. This request is driven by the evolving public safety environment and <br />the increasing potential for large-scale events, protests, and civil disturbances. To ensure our officers are <br />equipped to respond safely and effectively, the proposed purchase includes helmets, gas masks, rifle <br />plates, protective gear, and other tactical gear and equipment essential for crowd control and civil <br />disturbance operations. <br />This equipment will enhance officer safety, improve operational readiness, and enable the department <br />to respond professionally to incidents requiring coordinated field force tactics. In conjunction with the <br />acquisition, officers will receive in-house training focused on field force response, ensuring they are <br />prepared to manage high -risk situations while maintaining public safety and protecting constitutional <br />rights. The urgency of this procurement is further underscored by two major upcoming international <br />events: the FIFA World Cup in 2026 and the G20 Conference, both scheduled to take place in Miami. <br />These events are expected to draw large crowds and increased activity throughout Miami Dade County, <br />requiring heightened preparedness and coordination among law enforcement agencies. Having the <br />appropriate equipment in place will allow our department to support regional efforts and respond <br />Item Number: 9.13 <br />127 <br />