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Newton County OKs five-year, $205,135 contract with Axon for body and in-car cameras
Summary
The commissioners approved a five-year contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. worth $205,135.51 to provide body‑worn and in‑car video systems for the sheriff’s patrol division; county staff will work with the auditor and attorney on procurement compliance.
The Newton County Commissioners Court voted to approve a five‑year, $205,135.51 contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. to supply body‑worn cameras, in‑car video systems and related software and accessories for the sheriff’s patrol division.
The sheriff told the court the department currently uses only body cameras worn by deputies and cannot always capture an entire incident. "Right now, they only have body cameras ... can't capture the whole thing," the sheriff said, adding that in‑car video would serve evidentiary needs and could reduce liability and…
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