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Council approves Axon Fleet 3 in‑car camera agreement over one dissent
Summary
Council authorized a five‑year agreement with Axon Enterprises for Fleet 3 in‑car cameras covering 17 marked vehicles at a total cost of $208,637.60 (about $41,727 annually); the vote passed 3–1 with Councilmember Claffey opposed amid ALPR and policy concerns.
The Clear Lake City Council voted on May 19 to authorize the police chief to enter a five‑year agreement with Axon Enterprises to equip 17 marked police vehicles with Axon Fleet 3 in‑car camera systems.
Lieutenant Hobbs told the council the package includes forward‑ and rear‑facing vehicle cameras, automatic activation triggers (lights/siren, collision, door opening) and evidence storage on evidence.com. The…
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