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Greenwood approves new police records system and acquisition of Axon tasers
Summary
The board approved an agreement for a police records management/CAD system with Central Square Technologies and authorized acquiring Axon tasers under a five-year lease-purchase; staff said 911 funds, grants and donations helped reduce costs.
The Greenwood board approved two public-safety technology measures on Dec. 20: an agreement with Central Square Technologies LLC to implement a police records management and CAD system, and a resolution to acquire Axon tasers for the Greenwood Police Department.
A staff presentation explained Greenwood has not previously had a CAD system; the new software will allow calls to appear on officer screens faster, store call notes that dispatch may not voice, and permit record searches by address or name. Staff said the Central Square agreement is funded in part through Jackson County 911 funds.
The board also approved purchasing Axon "Taser 7" devices under a lease-purchase arrangement spread over five years. The chief said prior tasers were defunct and that the department secured a reduced price through grant support (MURMA mentioned in the transcript) and donations from local businesses. The chief described training and device features, including event logging and maintenance support, and said Axon personnel will assist with training although an in-house instructor will also provide certification. "It’s easier on us because it spreads that cost out," the chief said of the lease plan.
Both items were moved, seconded and approved by voice vote during the meeting.
