The Platte County Commission on May 5 approved four separate one-year contract renewals to equip the sheriff’s cyber investigations unit with digital-forensics and cellular-data tools.

Captain Jeffrey Shanks of the Platte County Sheriff’s Office presented the purchases, saying they support the department’s cyber crimes and investigative work. The commission voted 3-0 to approve each renewal after staff told commissioners the costs were included in the 2025 budget and the county auditor certified funds were encumbered and available.

The approved items were: a digital video recording forensic and analytics package through Carahsoft Technology Corporation for $5,143.75; a one-year renewal of CellBright cellular forensic software and services for $20,665.33; a GrayKey cellular extraction and analysis renewal for $12,099.76; and a Magnet Axiom computer/cellular forensic analytics renewal for $2,905.50. Captain Shanks said the tools help “pull information from cellular telephones and technological devices” and enhance forensic investigations.

Each contract was procured through cooperative purchasing agreements (Omnia or similar cooperative contracts) and reviewed by county staff. Motions to approve each contract were seconded and passed by roll call vote with three affirmative votes.

The contracts are annual renewals; commissioners did not request changes to scope or funding and commissioners’ comments were limited to appreciation for the sheriff’s office work. The sheriff’s office indicated the items will be used by its cyber/crimes unit and forensic investigators; no further operational details or vendor terms were discussed at the meeting.

The approvals close procurement steps for the listed tools; commissioners did not discuss any related policy changes or new recurring budget requests during the item.