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Lyon County approves $82,272 Axon contract to equip Juvenile Probation with body cameras and tasers
Summary
The board approved a four-year, $82,272.95 contract with Axon Enterprise to provide body cameras and tasers to the Juvenile Probation Department; Comptroller Josh Foli said the consolidation reduces costs and said "tasers allow officers to deescalate without shooting."
The Lyon County Board on May 21 approved a four-year contract totaling $82,272.95 with Axon Enterprise to supply body-worn cameras and tasers for the Juvenile Probation Department.
Comptroller Josh Foli said the agreement consolidates two previously approved contracts for cost savings and told the board that tasers provide a nonlethal option, saying "tasers allow officers to deescalate without shooting." Several commissioners expressed support, citing officer safety and nonlethal defense. The motion to approve the contract passed 5-0.
Public comment at the meeting included concerns from a resident about tasers being purchased for Juvenile Probation; that speaker's remarks were general expressions of concern and no formal petition or policy amendment was presented at the meeting.
What happens next: The contract was authorized and will be implemented by Juvenile Probation under the comptroller's procurement oversight. Any operational policies, training, or use-of-force procedures tied to the equipment were not changed on the record at the meeting.
