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Police report: six new body cameras and tasers contracted; funding options under review
Summary
Police Chief Ron Godwin executed contracts for six body cameras with software and three tasers and said vendor financing could allow immediate ordering; the department has identified multiple funding sources for replacements.
Police Chief Ron Godwin reported that two contracts were executed for a total of six body cameras with software and three tasers, with an option to purchase three additional units. The chief said the vendor is allowing delayed payments to permit immediate ordering while the department finalizes funding sources.
Chief Godwin told the council he has been in contact with the district manager for Axon and that the department has identified two or three potential funding sources to replace aging equipment. Council discussion did not record objections; the report was entered into the minutes as a department update.
