Date:
October 27, 2026 01
To: Board of Supervisors
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Sheriff - Receive Donation from ADT Inc. for Computer-Aided Dispatch Enhancement (Districts: All)
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Overview
County of San Diego (County) Administrative Code Article III, Section 66, Acceptance of Gifts, and Board of Supervisors Policy A-112, Acceptance and Use of Gifts and Donations, provide a process for accepting gifts by the administrative heads of each department in the County, subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors. This is a request to accept a donation from ADT Inc. (ADT) valued at $41,080 to install and integrate computer-aided dispatch enhancement software on San Diego Sheriff’s Office systems.
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Recommendation by Sheriff:
1) In accordance with County of San Diego Administrative Code Article III, Section 66, Acceptance of Gifts, and Board of Supervisors Policy A-112, Acceptance and Use of Gifts and Donations, accept a donation of computer-aided dispatch enhancement software installation and integration valued at $41,080 from ADT to the San Diego Sheriff’s Office.
2) Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign a letter of appreciation on behalf of the Board of Supervisors and the County of San Diego to ADT.
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Equity Impact Statement
The implementation of the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol software is expected to improve equitable access to emergency response services across all communities served by the Sheriff’s Office. By reducing dispatcher call volume and hold times, the enhancement helps ensure quicker response availability for high-priority emergencies. Streamlining alarm call processing also decreases administrative burden on dispatchers, enabling them to focus their attention on critical safety needs experienced by residents of San Diego County, which includes members of vulnerable populations.
Sustainability Impact Statement
Today’s Board actions to accept the donation from ADT Inc. support the County’s Sustainability Goals, including pr...
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