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Spencer council approves five-year Axon contract including body cameras

City of Spencer City Council · April 30, 2026
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Summary

Police Chief Scott Garing presented two Axon contract options; the council approved the $14,057.40 option covering Taser 10s and Axon body cameras on a five‑year annual payment plan, with the condition the new contract begins in October and not overlap the existing term.

Police Chief Scott Garing presented the council with two Axon contract options at the April 30 meeting: a $14,049.00 option covering Taser 10s and a $14,057.40 option that covers Taser 10s and Axon body cameras. Chief Garing said both options require annual payments over a five‑year term.

Alderman David Chandler moved to approve the $14,057.40 option that includes body cameras, with the condition that the new contract begin in October and not overlap the current contract; Vice Mayor Drew Campbell seconded. The council voted unanimously to approve the contract.

The council did not detail the payment schedule or any grant or budget offsets during the meeting; Chief Garing presented the vendor options and recommended inclusion of body cameras in the package.

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