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Bloomington Council approves 12-year Axon public-safety technology contract worth $13.56 million
Summary
The council voted to approve a bundled 12-year equipment and services agreement with Axon covering body cameras, in-car cameras, tasers, drones and records-management services; city officials said the package locks pricing and provides maintenance and upgrades, while critics raised questions about surveillance, AI and contract length.
The Bloomington City Council on Sept. 8 approved a 12-year bundled equipment and services agreement with Axon Enterprise Inc. that city staff said will cover body-worn and in-car cameras, taser refreshes, drones and a records-management system. The total contract figure cited by staff during the meeting was $13,559,883.81.
City officials said the agreement bundles hardware, software and maintenance to secure current equipment, keep pricing stable over time and deliver product upgrades. Deputy City Manager Sue McLaughlin told the council the agreement has been negotiated since July 2024 and “has no connection to the ongoing discussions regarding the shared sales tax agreement with the county, town and the city.”
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simonton, who led the presentation with project lead Assistant Chief Aaron Veerman, said Axon’s…
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