Council approves tasers and body-camera contract amid split votes
Checotah approved purchases of tasers and holsters (not to exceed $48,000) and renewed a body-worn camera contract with Axon that included a $1,799.20 yearly increase; both measures passed with two council members voting no on each item.
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The Checotah City Council approved multiple public-safety equipment purchases on Aug. 10 that drew split votes. Council authorized purchase of tasers and holsters from Axon Enterprise, Inc., not to exceed $48,000.00; the minutes record Councilmen Rusty Rogers and Rusty Beaver voting no while other listed members voted yes. The approval was made on a motion by Councilman Joey Marion, seconded by Councilman Rusty Rogers.
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