12-2169 Web based criminal investigations service

The City of Goodyear has contracted with LeadsOnline LLC to provide a web-based criminal investigations service. The service will allow the City's law enforcement agency to access a database of transaction information from secondhand dealers and scrap metal dealers, which can be used to identify stolen merchandise and investigate crimes. The contract includes a subscription fee of $5,158 per year, and the City has the option to renew the contract for additional years. The service is expected to provide a number of benefits to the City, including improved investigators' efficiency, increased recovery of stolen property, and enhanced public safety. Some of the key features of the service include online reporting, accounts for authorized officials, images of property and sellers, and system updates and training.