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Marion council approves $41,829 purchase of 14 Panasonic Toughbooks for police
Summary
Council approved purchase of 14 Panasonic touchscreen Toughbooks at a total cost of $41,829.06; staff said the devices are budgeted, support Windows 11 and improve officer safety by reducing time spent typing while driving.
The Marion City Council voted to approve the purchase of 14 Panasonic touchscreen Toughbook laptops for the police department at a total cost of $41,829.06.
Staff said the replacements are budgeted for this fiscal year because many existing units will not support Windows 11 and the new touchscreen units allow officers to operate apps while maintaining situational awareness. The laptops are compatible with in-car consoles and can be detached for use outside the vehicle.
The motion was seconded and approved by roll call with Mayor Absher absent. No further conditions or financing changes were recorded; staff described the purchase as a budgeted item and said the upgrade is driven by software and officer-safety considerations.
