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Neosho to surplus obsolete tasers, donate to neighboring agencies
Summary
Council approved declaring older X26 tasers surplus and authorized the city to transfer them to smaller nearby law enforcement agencies with liability waivers; council framed the move as support for regional partners.
The council approved an ordinance declaring older police tasers surplus and authorized the city manager to execute related documents to transfer the equipment to neighboring departments.
The police chief explained that the department replaced older X26 tasers with newer models and that many of the older units are inoperable or have obsolete cartridges. “So basically, we’re not selling them. We’re going to give them to other departments that can use them,” a council speaker stated during discussion. Staff said transfers are common practice and will include liability waivers for recipient agencies. The council approved the surplus declaration by roll call 6–0.
No sale proceeds are expected; staff will coordinate transfers with agencies in Newton and McDonald counties per the authorization.
