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Newton City Council approves sole‑source purchase of Taser 7s from Axon
Summary
The council approved designating Axon Enterprise as a sole source and authorized purchase of Taser 7 conducted energy devices using FY2021 police department funds; the purchase totaled $50,964 as presented.
Newton City Council on Jan. 19 approved a sole‑source designation for Axon Enterprise, Inc., and authorized the Newton Police Department to purchase Taser 7 conducted energy devices, using funds previously approved in the FY2021 budget.
Police Chief Vidal Sipe told council the department budget included $51,500 for less‑lethal conducted energy devices and that Axon is the only source for the Taser 7 model described. Chief Sipe said the devices provide officers a less‑lethal option and recommended the city proceed with the purchase; council approved the sole‑source designation and purchase (total $50,964) unanimously.
The transcript records motions to approve Axon as the sole source and to authorize the purchase; the motions were made and seconded and carried with all members present voting yes.
