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Police chief requests $44,522.40 upgrade for booking-room cameras; trustees to consider at next meeting

Village of South Jacksonville Board of Trustees · September 19, 2024
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Summary

Police Chief Eric Hansell asked the board to consider a $44,522.40 upgrade to the booking-room cameras (Axon system) with a 60-month payment plan; Hansell said DUI-fund money could cover year-one payments and the item was placed on the next meeting agenda for approval.

Police Chief Eric Hansell told trustees the department's current booking-room cameras are not functioning well and requested an upgrade to an Axon system at an estimated cost of $44,522.40. Hansell said the vendor offers a payment plan over 60 months and that DUI-fund monies would be used to pay the first year if the board approves the purchase.

Trustees asked questions and indicated the proposal "all looks good" in the minutes; President Samples requested the item be placed on the next board meeting agenda for formal approval. The minutes do not show the board approving the purchase at the Sept. 19 meeting.