Action 15.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
County Sheriff
- Meeting Date:
- 05/07/2024
- Title:
- Approve Axon Enterprises Agreement with Cochise County Sheriff's Office for Body Cameras and Tasers
- Submitted By:
- Tom Alinen, County Sheriff
- Department:
- County Sheriff
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
2
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Tom Alinen
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Chief of Staff
Mandated Function?:
Not Mandated
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
Docket Number (If applicable):
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve an agreement between Cochise County Sheriff's Office and Axon Enterprises Incorporated for Body Worn Cameras, TASERS, and Digital Video Storage with all related supplies, software, training, certifications, and warranties, in the amount of $832,009.50 to be paid over a five-year period, effective from April 15, 2024, through April 15, 2029.
Background:
Body worn cameras and TASERS have become standard equipment for patrol deputies. Digital recordings of public encounters with law enforcement officers have become the norm throughout the world. Axon Enterprises has provided body worn cameras, TASERS, and digital recording services (Axon Evidence) to Cochise County Sheriff's Office for the past five years. This agreement will extend Axon services for another five years starting April 15, 2024 through April 15, 2029, in the amount of $832,009.50 to be paid over a 5-year period. The Sheriff's Office will receive 90 Model 10 TASERS, 96 AB4 body worn cameras, unlimited camera video storage in Axon Evidence, software licenses, product warranties, deputy training and certifications along with related hardware supplies such as batteries, chargers, molle mounts, live/training cartridges, and holsters. The enhancements for the Model 10 TASER are that it has a maximum range of 45 feet, more visible green laser light for daylight scenarios, capability of deploying up to 10 probes per cartridge and full integration with Axon Evidence, allowing agencies to manage pulse graphs and TASER activity such as firing logs. The AB4 body worn camera still records audio and video from TASER deployments but has the capability of adding a new point of view camera to the unit for added functionality. Cochise County Budget Analyst has projected this expenditure and has set aside sufficient funds for the purchase of this service.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
If approved by the Board of Supervisors, Cochise County will enter into an agreement with Axon. Axon will then provide all hardware and services in the agreement with Cochise County Sheriff's Office to include deputy training and certification on the AB4 body worn cameras and TASER Model 10.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
If not approved, Cochise County Sheriff's Office will not be able to capture digital video evidence and in due time will run out of functional TASERS for deputies.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
If approved, please sign two copies of the terms and conditions form attached to the price quote. Send copies to be signed by Sheriff Dannels through Chief Alinen.
Fiscal Impact
- Ongoing Costs? ($$$):
- 165,263.77
Fiscal Impact & Funding Sources (if known):
Cochise County Budget Analyst has already anticipated this expenditure and has set aside funds to accomplish this agreement.