Manitowoc County committees recommend five‑year Axon body‑camera program; AI costs and savings questioned

Jul 15, 2025

Finance and Public Safety committees recommended adding a five‑year Axon body‑worn camera program, including an AI transcription feature, to the county budget. Committees flagged an estimated $1.4–1.5 million total cost and said officials have not provided concrete projected savings.

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Manitowoc County Finance and Public Safety committees unanimously recommended adding a five‑year Axon body‑worn camera program — including an AI transcription component — to the county’s budget, county supervisors said at the July meeting.

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