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Vernon Hills approves $164,183 contract for Axon ‘Draft 1’ to speed police report writing
Summary
The Village Board approved a 32‑month, $164,182.92 contract with Axon for Draft 1, an AI‑assisted transcription and initial report‑drafting service tied to body‑worn camera audio; police officials said it saves officers time on paperwork and includes safeguards requiring officer review.
The Vernon Hills Village Board on April 15 approved an ordinance authorizing a no‑bid contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. for Draft 1, an AI‑assisted tool that transcribes body‑worn camera audio and generates initial police‑report drafts, at a total cost not to exceed $164,182.92. The contract term aligns with the village’s existing Axon agreements through January 2028.
Commander Chris Burmaster, who led the presentation, said Draft 1 “allows us to transcribe, summarize, and generate the initial draft of a…
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