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Council authorizes purchase of mobile command center to support police, emergency management and regional partners
Summary
The council approved purchase of a mobile command center (trailer with pole camera, drone integration, generator and independent Wi‑Fi) from Blackstone Tower Partners LLC (DVA Draxon) to support public-safety and emergency operations; staff said the unit can be used for mutual‑aid with neighboring cities and events.
The Anna City Council unanimously authorized the purchase of a mobile command center for the police department on Sept. 23, 2025, a trailer‑type unit equipped with a 26‑foot pole camera, a larger DJI Matrice class drone, interior workstations, independent Wi‑Fi and generator power.
Police Chief Dean Hable and Corporal Josh Yates described the unit's uses: incident command at prolonged incidents, enhanced situational awareness via drone and pole camera feeds, mobile streaming to field supervisors and…
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