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Safford approves five‑year Axon contract for electronic control devices
Summary
Council authorized a five‑year contract with Axon Enterprises covering Taser 7 devices, cartridges, software and warranties; staff said the contract covers hardware, training and replacement and listed the five‑year value in the packet.
The Safford City Council approved a five‑year contract with Axon Enterprises for purchase, licensing and support of Taser 7 electronic control devices and associated equipment.
Staff described the contract components — devices, cartridges, holsters, training materials, software licensing and warranties — and said the agreement runs from December 2024 through December 2028. Staff noted the devices are the industry standard and that training and replacement cycles are part of the bundled contract.
The five‑year financial total presented in the packet was given in the meeting as approximately $923,336 (transcription formatted unusually). Council moved and approved the authorization after questions about warranty, replacement cycles and instructor training.
Why it matters: The contract authorizes continued use and replacement of the department’s conducted‑energy devices and includes training and lifecycle support. Council approval commits the city to a multiyear procurement for officer equipment.
Next steps: Staff will finalize the contract execution and schedule training per the contractual terms.
