DeKalb OKs $7.89 million change order to upgrade police stun devices to TASER 10
November 04, 2025 | DeKalb County, Georgia
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The police chief described the TASER 10 as providing a longer engagement range and additional accountability. “The TASER 10 gives it extended, engagement range so we don't have to get into such close quarters that could end up in a hand-to-hand combat situation,” the chief said, noting the TASER 10 cartridges offer up to about 45 feet of range compared with shorter ranges on older devices.
Staff told commissioners the new devices use single-prong cartridges and offer multiple deployment options; they also allow review of an officer’s unholstering actions and whether a device was deployed. “This technology provides us with the ability to go back and see every time an officer has unholstered their taser whether it was deployed or not,” the chief said, describing the accountability gains.
Commissioners asked about contract timing and training. Staff said the existing TASER 7 contract expires in June 2026 and that Axon would provide a trade-in or credit on the current contract to apply toward the TASER 10 purchase. Rollout will be phased and contingent on completion of a transition training course; the chief estimated a TASER transition course typically takes about two to four hours per officer, with annual recertification continuing thereafter.
The committee recorded no roll-call vote totals in the transcript; a motion to approve the change order was made and seconded and carried on voice vote. Commissioners discussed ensuring training for all officers and noted the department intends to phase the devices in as space and staffing permit.
Implementation details such as the precise training schedule, the timeline for replacing all issued devices, and any budget amortization beyond the provided ceiling were not specified during the public discussion.
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