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Stonington approves purchase of Taser 10s and VR training system; grant may offset cost
Summary
Assistant Chief Phil Deal outlined differences between the department's X26B units and newer Taser 10s and described a VR training system; trustees voted to approve $11,027.57 payable over five years for the purchase, and noted existing grant credits may apply.
Assistant Chief of Police Phil Deal reported on a three‑day class he attended covering Tasers and training systems, explaining that the department's current X26B models will not have replacement cartridges or batteries available next year. He demonstrated differences in probe spread and discussed a VR training system that records training sessions to Taser's servers in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Deal said the VR system includes a firearm device affiliated with the simulator for active‑shooter and recertification training and that certification could be provided to other departments. He reported that since the grant covered Taser 7s, remaining grant funds could be credited toward purchase of Taser 10s. The board approved a purchase of $11,027.57 to be paid in five annual payments; Trustee Jeff Graham moved the motion and Trustee Scott Kuntzman seconded it. The motion passed 6-0.
The minutes list costs and warranty details (an eight‑year warranty on the Taser 10s and VR system) but do not specify delivery or training schedules; staff will follow up on implementation.
