TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Sheriff-Coroner
MEETING DATE: February 3, 2026
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Matthew Kendall
PHONE:
707-463-4085
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Megan Zaied
PHONE:
707-468-3451
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Authorization to Purchase a Drone Kit in the Amount of $21,773.91, Classified as Military Equipment; and Addition of the Equipment to the County's List of Fixed Assets
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Authorize purchase of a drone kit in the amount of $21,773.91, classified as military equipment; and add the equipment to the County's list of fixed assets; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board adopted the Sheriff's Office Military Equipment Use Policy 709 on August 16, 2022, per Ordinance No. 4551 pursuant to AB 481. The ordinance was renewed on September 12, 2023, September 24, 2024, and on November 4, 2025.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The Sheriff's Office requests approval to purchase a LEMUR 2 tactical drone kit specifically for law enforcement and public safety operations. The package includes the drone, associated accessories, and software that provides real-time situational awareness, communication capabilities, and mapping tools to support critical incident response. Acquisition of this equipment will enhance the Sheriff's Office ability to conduct criminal Investigations and protect lives and property, particularly in circumstances where alternative resources are limited or less effective. Under the Sheriff's Office Military Equipment Use Policy 709, Section 709.1.1, Ordinance No. 4551, and pursuant to AB 481, the LEMUR 2 system is classified as military equipment. The requested vendor, BRINC Drones, Inc., has been awarded a nationwide cooperative purchasing agreement through Sourcewell, which the Sheriff's Office may utilize for this procurement. The agreement is available at the link provided below.
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