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Approve a 5 year agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for $811,096 to lease a body worn camera system which captures and stores audio and video data digitally and includes hardware, software applications, installation, training and support, for the term August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2024; Delegate authority to the Chief Information Officer to execute the agreement and any amendments including changes to terms and conditions, scope of services, and modifications to contract limits not to exceed $75,000 annually; and Authorize the Sheriff to execute contract amendments which are technical and administrative in nature and remain within budget appropriations
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Sheriff recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve a 5 year agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for $811,096 to lease a body worn camera system which captures and stores audio and video data digitally and includes hardware, software applications, installation, training and support for the term August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2024;
2. Delegate authority to the Chief Information Officer to execute the agreement and any amendments including changes to terms and conditions, scope of services, and modifications to contract limits not to exceed $75,000; and
3. Authorize the Sheriff to execute contract amendments which are technical and administrative in nature and remain within budget appropriations.
SUMMARY:
Body worn camera systems are the norm in law enforcement and the public expects the accountability and transparency these systems afford. The camera can be worn anywhere on the body and will capture and record real time data securely stored in a data management system for retrieval and review. Implementation of these systems has been shown to improve evidence collection, increase prosecutions, demonstrate patterns of behavior, reduce citizen comp...
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