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Warroad council authorizes purchase of six police body cameras from Motorola
Summary
The Warroad City Council approved buying six Motorola body-worn cameras for $48,337.20 and set repayment over four years beginning in 2027 after a request from Police Chief Wade Steinbring; the motion passed unanimously at the Jan. 26 meeting.
Police Chief Wade Steinbring asked the Warroad City Council on Jan. 26 to authorize the purchase of six body-worn cameras to replace older units that are not compatible with the department’s current download software.
Staff presented two quotes and recommended the low Motorola bid of $48,337.20. The council approved a motion to purchase the cameras and to pay the cost off over four years beginning in 2027. Councilor Dean Dorholt moved the authorization; Councilor Joe Olafson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
The council record notes the department’s existing cameras are not very compatible with the download software, prompting the recommendation for replacement. The initial staff memo said the cost "can be paid over five years as the council chooses," but the approved motion set a four-year repayment schedule starting in 2027.
No funding source or department budget line was specified in the meeting minutes. The authorization directs city staff to complete the purchase under the terms approved by the council.
