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Merriam approves contract with Axon for fleet and body cameras, authorizes $15,000 deposit

Merriam City Council · September 23, 2024
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Summary

The council approved entering a contract with Axon to replace obsolete WatchGuard equipment. Staff said a 2024 contract engagement with a $15,000 deposit (from equipment reserves) will save roughly $57,000 in fees while invoicing will occur in 2025; council approved the motion 7–0.

MERRIAM — The City Council unanimously approved staff's recommendation to engage a contract with Axon for replacement fleet and body cameras, with an initial $15,000 deposit drawn from equipment reserves.

Police Chief McLaughlin said the department purchased WatchGuard equipment in 2019, but the product line was discontinued after…

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