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Inglewood council approves $6.28 million public-safety technology package, including counter‑UAS grant and Axon system
Summary
The Inglewood City Council voted to adopt a resolution accepting a FY2026 federal counter‑UAS grant and approving a public‑safety technology package not to exceed $6,275,772 that includes Axon evidence/cloud integration, body‑worn cameras and drone capabilities; council members stressed training, policy and public input before full implementation.
The Inglewood City Council voted to adopt a resolution authorizing acceptance of a FY2026 counter‑unmanned aircraft system grant and to approve a public‑safety technology package not to exceed $6,275,772, including an evidence management system and expanded body‑worn camera coverage.
Mayor James T. Butts Jr. opened discussion by saying the city has made long‑term progress on public safety and described the package as necessary “because people are using drones for all kinds of nefarious things,” and to modernize investigative tools and officer safety.
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