Speedway council authorizes sole-source purchase of Axon tasers for police department
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Summary
The council adopted Resolution 2025-18 authorizing a sole-source purchase of 45 Axon tasers, citing interoperability with existing body cameras and training continuity; staff estimated the cost at about $220,482 and said the devices are intended as a nonlethal option to diffuse incidents.
The Town of Speedway Town Council voted Nov. 10 to authorize a sole‑source purchase of 45 tasers from Axon for the police department under Resolution No. 2025‑18. Town Manager Grant Kleinines described the purchase as part of a broader capital investment that included recent body-camera procurement and emphasized training continuity and interoperability with existing equipment.
"We have trained on these for years," Grant said, adding that the department has policy and insurance in place for the devices. Councilors framed the acquisition as a tool to reduce injuries and expand nonlethal options; one councilor called it important from a risk standpoint to ensure officers have more than one method of self-defense.
Councilors asked about replacement cycles and costs; officials said previous devices lasted about 20 years but replacement parts and batteries for the older units are no longer available. Grant estimated the expense for the tasers at roughly $220,482.
The resolution passed on a unanimous voice vote. Town staff said they will proceed with procurement and coordinate integration with existing body‑camera systems.
What comes next: the police department will finalize the purchase and logistical integration with training and camera systems, with finance and procurement staff overseeing contract execution.
