Centre County approves $55,396.80 Axon contract to replace outdated taser units

Jul 14, 2026

The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a $55,396.80 contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. to buy eight Taser 7 units, training vouchers, an extended warranty and VR simulator certification; the purchase will be reimbursed by a JRI-2 grant.

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The Centre County Board of Commissioners on July 14 unanimously approved a $55,396.80 contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. to purchase eight Taser 7 devices and an associated package that includes a virtual-reality training simulator certification, an extended warranty and unlimited training vouchers. Probation supervisor Phil Calhoun told the board the county’s current Taser platform (x26p) is no longer serviceable and the newer Taser 7 is needed to maintain officer equipment and training.

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