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Cranston police push to replace unsupported Taser 7CQ; commission approves upgrade
Summary
Police officers told the commission that the department's Taser 7CQ platform is discontinued and unsupported by the manufacturer, jeopardizing replacement and evidence logging; commissioners approved funding to upgrade to the Axon Taser 10 platform under the FY27 plan.
Cranston police officers testified to the city plan commission that the department's conducted‑energy weapons (Taser 7CQ) are beyond manufacturer support and that replacing them is critical to maintain device availability, an insurance contract and modern evidence‑logging features.
Lieutenant Mike Zulo told the commission the department's Taser 7CQ units are out of service life and Axon has discontinued support for that platform. He and other officers said the Taser 10 platform provides advanced data logging, tighter integration with body cameras and cloud evidence systems, and technical features that improve accuracy and compliance. Officers warned that without an upgrade the department could lose device replacement capability and certain contract insurance protections.
Commissioners discussed the cost and contract terms; the department said the upgrade would be procured on a five‑year payment plan. The commission approved the police department's capital request as part of the amended FY27 plan.
What happens next: staff will include the taser upgrade in the package sent to the city council and any procurement will follow municipal purchasing rules.
