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Council accepts $21,600 ILEAS grant; police warn of recurring Axon licensing costs
Summary
Belvidere approved a $21,600 Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System grant to buy TASER 10 devices, while Police Chief Woody told council Axon requires a $43 monthly licensing fee per officer (roughly $21,000 annually for 41 officers); staff said the grant buys equipment but does not necessarily commit the city to licensing and will return with cost options.
The Belvidere City Council voted to accept a $21,600 grant from the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) to purchase TASER 10 devices for the police department, but the police chief cautioned the council about ongoing licensing costs tied to the vendor.
"They require going forward a licensing fee for any officer that…
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