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DeKalb committee approves switch to TASER 10, citing greater range and accountability
Summary
The IRPS committee approved a change order to move the county's law enforcement stun devices from TASER 7 to TASER 10, with officials citing a longer engagement range, new accountability features and a plan for phased training. Commissioners asked about cost, contract timing and training requirements.
The DeKalb County IRPS committee voted to approve a change order to update law-enforcement conducted-energy devices from TASER 7 to TASER 10, the police chief told commissioners.
The police chief said the TASER 10 offers "extended engagement range so we don't have to get into such close quarters that could end up in a hand to hand combat situation," and noted the device provides about a 45-foot range compared with much shorter ranges for the department's current models. He added the new devices include technology that records unholstering and deployments to improve management and accountability.
The chief also said the manufacturer has agreed to credit the county for equipment on the current contract, and described a phased rollout tied to a new training program. "This training would be implemented through our annual in-service training," the chief said, adding the TASER transition course takes "anywhere from 2 to 4 hours depending on the individual student." Commissioners were told every officer would need to complete the course before receiving the new devices.
Commissioners pressed procurement and the police about timing and funding. The chief said the county would apply available funds and credits against the new purchase and described the request as an additional "7,000,000 plus" needed to complete the transition; the procurement attachment in the packet showed a contract-expiration date of June 2026 and staff clarified the expiration applies to the contract while available budget timing is a separate issue.
A motion to approve item 2025-1316 passed with committee "aye" votes. The committee recorded no roll-call tallies in the transcript.
What happens next
County staff said the rollout will include a training schedule and phased issuance tied to the annual in-service program; budget and contract-administration details will be handled by procurement and the user's department.
