Police to buy nine forensic software subscriptions for $87,806

Columbus City Council approved a $87,805.58 purchase from Versaterm Public Safety US, Inc. for nine one-year subscriptions to LIMS-plus forensic case-management software for the Columbus Division of Police. The council approved it 8-0, with Nicholas Bankston absent, on Dec. 8, 2025; the mayor signed it Dec. 9.

To authorize the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, to enter into a contract with Versaterm Public Safety US Inc. for support, maintenance, and hosting of the Crime Lab Information Management System in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $87,805.58 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($87,805.58)

Dec 8, 20253069-2025: To authorize the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, to enter into a contract with Versaterm Public Safety US Inc. for support, maintenance, and hosting of the Crime Lab Information Management System in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $87,805.58 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($87,805.58)Source documentPDF 1PDF 2PDF 3PDF 4PDF 5PDF 6