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Mendota council approves purchase of body-worn cameras for police
Summary
The Mendota City Council on Aug. 8 unanimously adopted Resolution No. 24-43 to purchase body-worn cameras for the Mendota Police Department; the minutes record discussion of testing three vendors and operational issues but do not specify contract amounts.
The Mendota City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 24-43 on Aug. 8, 2024, authorizing the purchase of body-worn cameras for the Mendota Police Department (MPD).
Chief of Police Smith briefed the council on the item and said the department had tested body-worn cameras from three different companies and discussed when officers would be required to have the devices turned on and recording. A video demonstration from Axon Enterprise, Inc. was shown during the presentation. The resolution approves the quote submitted by Axon Enterprise, Inc. and authorizes the purchase.
Mayor Pro Tem Libertad "Liberty" Lopez moved to adopt the resolution and Council Member Jose Alonso seconded; the motion passed 3–0 with Council Members Joseph Riofrio and Oscar Rosales absent. Minutes record discussion of purchasing and maintenance costs but do not list dollar amounts or a finalized contract.
The council opened the item for public comment and, seeing no speakers, closed public comment before voting. After adoption, council members continued to discuss the benefits and operational considerations of the cameras.
The resolution authorizes staff to proceed with procurement steps; vendor selection details, maintenance cost estimates, and contract amounts were not specified in the meeting minutes.
