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Lake County committee clears multi-item sheriff equipment package including cameras, radios and body scanner

Lake County Law & Judicial Committee · December 2, 2025
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Summary

The committee approved a five-year consolidation contract for Axon body-worn/interview-room systems, a Motorola radio purchase for the operational fleet, and a full-body security screening system for the jail, with staff citing efficiency, replacement of aging equipment and reduced medical/booking costs.

Lake County’s Law & Judicial Committee on Dec. 2 approved three separate resolutions to update sheriff’s office equipment: a multi-year contract to consolidate body‑worn and interview‑room camera contracts, a multi‑year purchase of Motorola APX radios for the operational fleet, and purchase of a full‑body screening system intended to detect swallowed or hidden contraband.

Jim Charnick, speaking for the sheriff’s office, said the camera contract consolidates multiple existing contracts ‘‘to create efficiencies and to save money’’ and that the county will receive new equipment at the start of the consolidated contract. Charnick said the packet contained a typographical error about how many contracts are consolidated now and clarified the resolution consolidates four contracts at this time; further consolidations will be returned to the committee next year.

The resolution authorizes a five‑year contract with Axon (transcript packet listed the vendor as “Exxon Enterprise, Scottsdale, AZ”); the committee packet included a five‑year total listed in the resolution. The committee approved the motion by voice vote with unanimous Ayes.

Separately, the committee approved a resolution to purchase Motorola Solutions radios to place APX radios into the operational fleet; staff explained payments will be made over five years and that equipment life expectancy is roughly 10 years before upgrades or replacements are expected.

On the body screening system, staff and vendors described a full‑body scanner intended to supplement pat‑downs and detect ingested or hidden contraband. A presenter said the vendor demonstration showed a prior scan in which swallowed pills were visible; staff noted reporting features in the system and estimated that the county had about five medically suspected swallow incidents last year with related medical bills of roughly $8,600. A presenter added that when neighboring agencies bring arrestees suspected of swallowing contraband, those agencies may be responsible for any subsequent hospital care prior to booking.

All three resolutions were moved, seconded and carried by unanimous voice vote with no opposition recorded. The committee thanked staff and adjourned.