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Black Hawk County considers accelerating sheriff’s firearms purchase; staff outline Axon financing timeline
Summary
Sheriff’s office requested board approval to advance procurement of a weapons upgrade to a red-dot optic system, citing price increases and lead time; staff also reminded the board that the Axon body-camera program is funded from designated ARPA replacement funds for the first five years, with long-term funding decisions needed before fiscal 2030.
Jason Sorensen, chief deputy, told supervisors the sheriff’s office is on schedule to replace departmental firearms and move to a red-dot optic system and related holsters and adapter kits. The previous five‑year plan budgeted $50,000 for the replacement, but Sorensen said rising prices and personnel turnover increased needs; the sheriff requested approximately $80,000 to cover weapons, holsters, lights and adapter kits after accounting for estimated…
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