Testing, acquisition and deployment of 400 units of Body Worn and 400 units of In-car Camera System for The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Law Enforcement Division (LED). The use of body-worn and vehicle cameras has made law enforcement agencies more transparent and accountable to the public and has helped agencies evaluate and officer professionalism and training needs.
| Agency / State Entity | Natural Resources / Fish and Wildlife, Department of |
|---|---|
| Total Cost | $7,107,050 |
| Last Approved Start Date | 07/21/2023 |
| Last Approved Finish Date | 12/06/2025 |
| Criticality Rating | Medium |
| IPOR Reporting Period | Overall IPOR Rating |
|---|---|
| 01/01/2026 - 01/31/2026 |
Key Questions
Is the project on track to satisfy the customer's business objectives?Yes
Is the project on track to achieve the objectives in the approved timeframe?Yes
Is the project on track to achieve the objectives within the approved budget?Yes
| Project Overall Health | Comments |
|---|---|
| • The Project Team has finalized the M&O Plan and completed all Project Close-out activities. • The Project Team will be working on the Post Implementation and Evaluation Report (PIER) that is due to the CDT on June 6, 2027. |
| Focus Area/Rating | Comments |
|---|---|
| Governance |
• The Project has entered the Closing Phase, the ESC Meeting series was canceled with the last meeting being held in September 2025. |
| Time Management |
• The Project completed 1.5 months beyond the approved baseline end date. |
| Cost & Contract Management |
• The project contract expenditures were lower than budgeted because DFW camera needs were reduced. |
| Scope Management |
• A high-level Decision Log incorporated into the Risk and Issue Log was used to track decisions and changes. • IPO observed that the formal Change Request documentation and analysis process as outlined in the Project Management Plan was not followed. |
| Resources |
• IPO observed delays in reviewing the M&O Plan due to DFW staff availability. |
| Quality |
• IPO observed quality improvements in the vendor’s deliverables towards the last half of the project. |
| Risk And Issues |
• IPO observed the Risk and Issue Log being updated on a regular basis throughout the project. |
| Transition Readiness |
• DFW is currently executing the Organizational Change Management (OCM) Plan. • The Project has completed Project Close-out Activities and has entered the M&O Phase. |
| Conditions For Approval |
• There are no conditions for approval in place |
| Corrective Action |
• There are no corrective action plans in place. |
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