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Willard approves five-year lease for new dash and body cameras from Motorola Solutions
Summary
The Board of Aldermen authorized a five-year agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc. for new dash and body cameras and related services at a total contract cost of $88,700 over the term; the board heard brief discussion of storage and policy.
The City of Willard will enter a five-year agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc. to provide new dash-mounted cameras, body-worn cameras and related services and training, at a total cost over the agreement period reported as $88,700.
The expenditure was included in the city's 2025 authorized budget and city staff said Motorola offered a slightly lower price than anticipated. A staff member described the arrangement as a lease rather than an outright purchase; the lease includes equipment replacement and scheduled upgrades during the contract period and provides cloud storage for recordings while the agreement is active.
Police-related policy and operations: A board member asked whether the police chief had an existing policy for body cameras; staff replied the chief does have a policy in place and that the city administrator would ensure the policy is reviewed and presented to the board. The lease structure includes initial setup and training; staff said the vendor's setup and training are covered and that the system includes tools for evidence redaction and long-term backup during the contract.
Vote: On a motion to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement, the board approved the resolution by roll-call vote (recorded in the transcript as all yes votes from the aldermen present).
