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Council OKs Axon AI-assisted report-writing agreement after public questions on accuracy and safeguards
Summary
The council approved a 30-month cooperative purchase agreement with Axon Enterprises for Draft 1 AI-assisted report-writing software, authorizing $259,914.73 over the contract term. Police Chief Sterling outlined safeguards and pilot results; residents asked about accuracy and whether AI could alter officer wording.
Lake Havasu City Council on Jan. 14 authorized a 30-month master services and purchase agreement with Axon Enterprises Inc. for Draft 1, an AI-assisted report-writing tool designed to transcribe and generate draft police reports from officers’ body-worn camera audio.
The council voted 6-0 to approve the agreement and to authorize the city manager to execute the documents. Councilmember David Diaz moved the approval; Councilmember Nancy Campbell seconded.
Police Chief Sterling told the council the software integrates with the department’s existing Axon body-camera and evidence.com platform. Sterling said the department piloted the tool and the pilot…
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