Date:
November 17, 2026 01
To: Board of Supervisors
Title
Sheriff – Request to Ratify Grant Application, Accept Funds from the National Integrated Ballistic Information Modernization Program, Adopt a Resolution, Establish Appropriations, Waive Board Policy B-29, and Approve Single Source Procurement from LeadsOnline (Districts: All)
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Overview
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office (Sheriff’s Office) Regional Crime Laboratory (Crime Laboratory) requests approval for funding from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) National Integrated Ballistic Information (NIBIN) Modernization Program, a Department of Justice initiative that supports state, local, and tribal agencies in advancing public safety efforts. Grant funding will allow the Crime Laboratory to procure equipment and pay for five years of service and maintenance for the Integrated Ballistic Identification System (IBIS) BrassTrax H4 ballistic imaging system. The IBIS BrassTrax H4 is a forensic imaging system used to acquire and analyze high-resolution images of cartridge cases recovered from crime scenes. The system enables forensic personnel to compare ballistic evidence and identify potential links between firearm-related crimes, supporting criminal investigations and enhancing public safety.
The current IBIS BrassTrax H3 system has reached the end of its serviceable life and replacing it with the updated H4 platform is necessary to maintain the Crime Laboratory’s operational readiness and participation in NIBIN. This upgrade aligns with federal program objectives by modernizing equipment at an established NIBIN site and ensuring continued access to reliable, stateoftheart ballistic imaging technology.
Today’s requests seek to ratify the grant application submitted for the BJA NIBIN grant and authorize the Sheriff to accept grant funding in the amount of $300,000 for the period of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2031. This is also a request to authorize the Sheriff and/or desi...
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