Purchase 100 TASER devices for police officers
In Plain English
The police department wants to buy 100 TASER stun guns from Proforce Marketing for $86,436. These conducted energy devices give officers a non-lethal option during confrontations. If approved, the city spends about $864 per TASER unit.
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Motion · Official minutes
Approve contract with Proforce Marketing for TASER purchase
7 aye · 1 nay · 1 absent
Why This Vote Matters
The city approved a contract to buy 100 TASER stun guns for the police department at a cost of $86,436, or about $864 per unit. The TASERs will give officers a non-lethal option during confrontations with suspects. The council passed the contract with broad support in a 7-1 vote, with only Mayor McLaughlin voting against the purchase. This represents a significant equipment investment for the police department's use-of-force options.
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