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Committee advances police technology contracts — vehicle upfit and an Axon taser bundle — after questioning on procurement and oversight

Detroit City Council — Public Health & Safety Committee · November 17, 2025
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Summary

The committee approved a DPD upfit contract (installing new 5G-capable investigative technology) and a five‑year TASER bundle with Axon, amid questions about procurement, COGS reporting and use-of-force concerns.

The Public Health & Safety Committee approved two police-related contracts after extended questioning about procurement, technology and oversight.

Contract 6007457 (6.9) is a one‑year upfit and special services package with Security Solutions Services for DPD, using an IPA (installment plan) funding vehicle and totaling $950,000. Members asked whether the upfit includes the vehicle purchase; staff confirmed that it does and said the vehicles…

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