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Glenarden council approves $275,713.46 purchase of body cameras and tasers from Axon
Summary
The Glenarden City Council approved Resolution R-29-2026 authorizing purchase of 22 body-worn cameras, tasers and licensing from Axon Enterprise Inc. for $275,713.46; a $50,000 state PAC grant will reimburse part of the first year. Councilors pressed staff on grant certainty, taser range and long-term funding.
The Glenarden City Council on April 20 approved Resolution R-29-2026 to authorize the purchase of 22 body-worn cameras, tasers and associated software and licensing from Axon Enterprise Inc. for a listed total of $275,713.46.
The resolution, sponsored by Mayor Derek Curtis, specifies scheduled payments in five annual installments and notes a $50,000 Police Accountability Community and Transparency (PACT) grant (PAC-2026-0025) that the city expects to seek reimbursement from the state for in the current grant year.
City officials answered council questions before the vote. Acting Chief Robinson described the equipment change: “the Taser tens, of course, are better than the Taser sevens,” explaining the Taser 10’s longer effective distance and different probe configuration and adding that the newer device “can penetrate thick clothing as well.” He also confirmed the purchase includes a body-camera software upgrade.
City Manager Wood and Treasurer Stewart told the council the grant covers part of the first year and that staff will continue to apply for grant funding but could use speed‑camera and stop‑sign revenue as a backstop in later years if necessary. Wood said staff will monitor revenues and budget lines to ensure future installments can be covered.
Council discussion focused on cost and sustainability. One councilor asked whether the $50,000 award is guaranteed for future years; Wood replied, “as you know with grants…you have to apply,” and that the city will pursue repeated grant cycles but cannot guarantee future awards.
The council moved the resolution to the floor, discussed the proposal with staff and then conducted a voice vote. The mayor declared the resolution passed; the transcript records some abstentions during the voice roll call. The resolution text directs the police chief and the city treasurer to submit documentation to the governor’s office of crime prevention and policy for reimbursement before the grant agreement expiration date of 06/30/2026, and states the resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
What happens next: the police chief and city treasurer will coordinate grant reimbursement paperwork and the department will schedule training and equipment rollout consistent with procurement and budget rules.
