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Kingsport approves Axon camera agreement for police; city budgets an annual ~$358,000
Summary
The board authorized an agreement with Axon Enterprise Inc. for in-car and body-worn cameras, an annual operating cost of about $358,000; staff said policies on retention and access were reviewed and will govern deployment.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to authorize the city manager to enter an agreement with Axon Enterprise Inc. to supply in‑car and body‑worn cameras for the Kingsport Police Department. City staff said the item was included in the fiscal 2027 operating budget planning and that deployment is targeted by year‑end; the annual contract cost cited in the meeting was approximately $358,000.
Board members sought confirmation that relevant policies—records retention, public requests for footage, supervisory review and privacy/access rules—were in place prior to deployment. A staff member responded that those policies have been vetted and the department intends to be compliant "day 1" when cameras are issued. The board approved the resolution unanimously.
