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Council approves $1.72 million contract for sheriff’s body‑worn camera system
Summary
The Wicomico County Council authorized a $1,718,101.61 purchase of Axon body‑worn cameras, licenses and cloud services for the sheriff’s office. Sheriff staff said the contract includes device refresh every 2½ years, AI‑assisted transcription and translation features and will be paid across a five‑year agreement.
The Wicomico County Council on Oct. 21 approved a $1,718,101.61 contract to replace and upgrade the sheriff’s office body‑worn camera system.
The contract covers hardware, software, licenses and cloud services and includes an equipment refresh at the 2½‑year mark and a five‑year contract term. The sheriff’s office told the council the new package includes “pro” licenses (enabling full functionality), AI‑assisted draft report tools, automatic evidence transcription and instantaneous translation features for interactions involving non‑English speakers.
Why it matters: County officials said the system streamlines evidence handling, reduces transcription costs and provides faster…
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