Chattanooga authorizes $15M review of Axon technology package

Chattanooga city officials passed a resolution authorizing up to $15 million over five years for a technology package from Axon Enterprise. The proposed package includes 36 AI license plate reader cameras, which were included despite not being specifically requested by city or police officials. The resolution was amended to require a further review before the city can accept or deploy the license plate reader hardware.

The city is considering a major five-year contract with Axon Enterprise for technology deployment. The inclusion of AI license plate readers, which were not initially requested, means the city must first study the technology's capabilities and risks before potential use.