New Weapons Screening Systems Approved for Cleveland Police Headquarters
Cleveland is moving forward with security technology upgrades for the new Police Headquarters. City Council has passed an emergency ordinance, File No. 765-2026, authorizing the Director of Public Safety to contract with Convergint Technologies LLC for specialized screening equipment. These systems are intended to enhance security at the new facility for the Division of Police.
What's in the file
The legislation authorizes the Director of Public Safety to enter into one or more contracts with Convergint Technologies LLC (doing business as DG Investment Intermediate Holdings 2, Inc.) for the following:
- Equipment and installation of Evolv Express and Evolv eXpedite weapons screening systems.
- Ongoing maintenance for the systems.
- Annual software subscriptions to ensure the equipment remains fully operational.
The 765-2026-Leg Summ states that these systems are essential for enhancing security at the new headquarters and that the software and maintenance are necessary for full operationality. The contract will span a four-year term, though years two through four are subject to annual appropriation.
| Description | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total contract cost | $456,378.00 |
| Contract duration | four years |
| Funding source | Division of Police operating budgets |
Who may be affected
- Division of Police: Will utilize the screening systems at the new headquarters.
- Department of Public Safety: Responsible for entering the contracts and managing the equipment.
- Convergint Technologies LLC: The contracted provider for equipment, installation, and maintenance.
Status and timeline
- June 29, 2026: The Department of Public Safety submitted a request to Council for passage under suspension.
- July 15, 2026: The emergency ordinance was passed by City Council.
Residents can verify all details of this legislation by reviewing the official record for File No. 765-2026 on the Cleveland City Council website.
Source record
- File
- 765-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- July 8, 2026
Official documents
- 765-2026-FOR PASSAGE-K w Convergint for Evolv weapons screening system at Police Headquarters
- 765-2026-Leg Summ - Auth contract w Convergint Technologies for weapons screening syst at new Police HQ
- 765-2026-FP Letter - K w Convergint for Evolv weapons screening system at Police Headquarters
- FINAL VERSION City Record July 24, 2026 - Page 25