Sign 5-year contract with Taser for 160 body cameras and stun guns

Police & Community SafetyContracts

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

Moved by: Councilmember BatesSeconded by: Councilmember Pimplé
Failed

To hold the item over until the Police Department identified a funding source or budget cut to offset the expenditure

Moved by: Councilmember McLaughlinSeconded by: Vice Mayor Martinez
Failed

To approve the contract with the stipulation that the City Council does not approve a future budget that reduces $190,000 from another department

Moved by: Councilmember McLaughlin
Failed

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

Moved by: Councilmember McLaughlinSeconded by: Councilmember Beckles
Passed

6 to 1

Nathaniel BatesAye
Jovanka BecklesAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Jael MyrickAye
Vinay PimpléAye
Eduardo MartinezNay
Tom ButtAye