Sign 5-year contract with Taser for 160 body cameras and stun guns
In Plain English
Police officers currently lack body cameras to record interactions with residents. The contract provides 160 body cameras, 160 stun guns, and software to store video evidence. If approved, officers wear cameras during shifts and the city can review footage when complaints arise.
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Votes
To approve the contract with the stipulation that the City Council will not add an additional $190,000 to the budget as a result of the contract expenditure
6 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved a contract to equip police officers with 160 body cameras and 160 stun guns, along with software to store video footage, with broad support in a 6-1 vote. Councilmember Martinez cast the lone dissenting vote, marking a rare departure from his usual strong support for contract approvals. The equipment will allow officers to record their interactions with residents and enable the city to review footage when complaints are filed. The council added a condition that no additional $190,000 would be added to the city budget as a result of this contract.
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Other motions
To approve the contract
FailedTo hold the item over until the Police Department identified a funding source or budget cut to offset the expenditure
FailedTo approve the contract with the stipulation that the City Council does not approve a future budget that reduces $190,000 from another department
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