The Trenton City Council on Aug. 4 approved the purchase of 10 Axon tasers and a virtual reality headset package for scenario‑based training at a total price of $111,891.60, payable over five annual installments.

Chief Chuck Hawkins presented the request, saying the devices will replace 12‑year‑old Axon X26P models and provide the department with “less‑lethal options” and updated training tools. The purchase is structured as five annual installments of $22,003.78; Chief Hawkins said the first installment was budgeted in the machinery and equipment account.

Council members moved and supported the purchase; the motion passed unanimously with no recorded additional discussion.

The purchase was described as coming from Axon, identified in the presentation as the sole provider of law enforcement tasers for the department. The council did not record additional debate about procurement alternatives or lifecycle replacement schedules in the meeting minutes.