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High Point approves $698,798 change order to expand Axon body-worn and fleet camera systems
Summary
The Finance Committee approved a $698,798.34 change order with Axon Enterprise to expand body-worn and fleet cameras, add interview-room services and provide upgraded camera models; staff said the change addresses additional users, spares and integration after moving to Axon.
The High Point Finance Committee on Aug. 14 approved a change order with Axon Enterprise totaling $698,798.34 to expand body-worn and fleet camera services and to add interview-room services at the police department.
Assistant Police Chief Matt Truitt told the committee the change order will expand the department’s body-worn and fleet cameras, add services to interview rooms and support the department following a migration to Axon. He said the city initially purchased cameras under a different company and has since migrated to Axon. Truitt said the department currently has more personnel than it has body cameras and needs additional units and spares because of service interruptions and battery failures; the expansion also covers reserve officers who will be required to wear cameras.
A committee member asked whether the expanded devices would be comparable to the previously purchased cameras and whether they provided longer battery life or improved upload capabilities. Assistant Chief Truitt said the city will receive the upgraded version of Axon cameras with comparable or improved capabilities and that interview-room support previously provided under a different contract is now encompassed under this agreement.
Truitt and committee documents identified available funds in the FY 25-26 budget to cover the change order. A committee member asked why the change order was needed after a prior larger purchase; staff said the 15% increase reflected expanded users, migration to Axon, replacement of older equipment and need for spares.
The motion to approve the change order passed on a voice vote. The committee record shows the approved amount as $698,798.34 and notes the item as a contract change order (item 2025-346).
