Savannah council re-awards real-time crime center platform to Axon after FUSIS acquisition

Savannah City Council on Thursday authorized the city manager to rescind a prior award to FUSIS Corporation and re-award the contract for a real-time crime center public-safety platform to Axon Enterprises Inc., following FUSIS’s acquisition by Axon, city officials said.

Alderman Dietrich Leggett spoke in favor of the procurement, saying the technology will assist the Savannah Police Department and help protect officers while the department continues to handle public-safety challenges. "This is a great thing," Leggett said, adding that the system will give the department real-time tools to respond and allocate resources.

City staff described the platform as a unifying tool that brings SPD data and operations into a single system, broadening the reach of the city’s camera network and supporting public–private camera partnerships. The police sergeant noted the center will allow staff to "put cops on dots" — meaning to locate officers and incidents more efficiently on a display — and to access residential and commercial camera feeds when owners grant access.

Officials said the authorization will allow the city to continue using integrated features that connect body-worn cameras, in-car systems and fixed cameras, and that the system will be used for upcoming large events including Saint Patrick’s Day. The council moved and passed the authorization by voice vote.

Council members encouraged residents and businesses to register private cameras through the Savannah Police Department app to enable police to tap live feeds that focus on public spaces and support investigations.

The measure authorizes up to $150,000 for the award to Axon; staff characterized the action as a contractual correction after corporate consolidation rather than a new strategic procurement.

The council approved the motion by voice vote; the meeting record shows the motion carried with the ayes after the motion was moved and seconded.