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File #: 25-4468    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Donation Status: Passed
File created: 7/15/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/7/2025 Final action: 8/7/2025
Title: Request for approval to accept from the Harris County Sheriff's Office Foundation the donation of $14,759.92 to be used for two (2) sUAS DJI Mavic 3T drones.

Primary Department: Sheriff

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez

 

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Donation

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval to accept from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Foundation the donation of $14,759.92 to be used for two (2) sUAS DJI Mavic 3T drones.

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Background and Discussion:

The Harris County Homeless Outreach Team are required to check remote areas for homeless encampments. Many areas are vast and difficult to access on foot. Deputies need to be able to check for hazards, and aggressive animals. Checking these areas from an aerial perspective would be more efficient and safter for those needing to access the areas.

The Mavic M3T is a reliable aircraft with thermal capabilities, the ability to live-stream and coordinate flight with other air assets.

 

 

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County Strategic Plan Goal:  1. Make Harris County safer and more just.

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Anticipated Court Date: 8/7/2025

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.

 

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: John Whitley, Sergeant, Harris County Sheriff’s Office

 

Attachments (if applicable): Form 770 and the HCSO Foundation letter