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Council approves sole‑source purchase of three Axon in‑car cameras for $36,842.04
Summary
The council authorized a sole‑source purchase of three Axon in‑car cameras (not to exceed $36,842.04) citing existing Axon infrastructure and evidence.com integration; chief said the equipment improves officer efficiency and complaint resolution.
The council authorized a sole‑source purchase of three Axon in‑car cameras for the uniform fleet in an amount not to exceed $36,842.04 from Axon Enterprises, Inc. Chief Sheller told the council the department already uses Axon body‑worn cameras and the Evidence.com cloud platform, and said in‑car cameras streamline officer tasks and help resolve citizen complaints more efficiently.
Council members asked about measurable benefits; Chief Sheller pointed to a sharp decline in external complaints since the department implemented body‑worn cameras, and described quicker resolution of incidents using recorded evidence. The purchase was approved by motion with unanimous support.
