Summary
Police handled 300+ phone forensics last year, about 200 needing GrayKey, which they currently borrow from partner agencies with long waits. The $44,627 contract brings the unlocking tool in-house, paid from drug forfeiture funds — all searches still require warrants.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$44,627.30 annually, funded from the police drug forfeiture fund.
✅Who benefits
Crime victims and investigators get faster case turnaround; residents gain confidence that warrant protections apply.
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