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Conroe council approves Axon drone first‑responder pilot and multiple vehicle/radio purchases using seized and VERF funds
Summary
Council approved a year‑front‑loaded Axon drone‑as‑first‑responder pilot using federal seized assets, authorized a purchase of police radios and accepted a seized‑fund Ford Expedition for undercover use; council discussed recurring maintenance costs and privacy controls.
Conroe’s City Council approved a package of public‑safety equipment purchases on Dec. 11 that included a one‑year, hardware‑front‑loaded Axon Drone‑as‑First‑Responder (DFR) pilot funded with federal seized assets, replacement radios for new patrol vehicles, and the use of DOJ‑seized funds to acquire a 2024 Ford Expedition from the county district attorney for undercover operations.
Police Chief Buckholz and allied staff explained the DFR proposal in detail, describing a docked drone that can deploy in approximately 60–90 seconds, provide infrared and…
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