- Policy demands are affecting municipal operations in Quebec.
- The city is demanding collaboration from the province regarding shared issues.
Montreal Police Procurement of Axon Surveillance Technology Under Scrutiny
What happened
The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) is expanding its use of products from Axon, an American technology company, through recent procurement activity. This expansion includes the purchase of a second tactical robot for the SPVM’s tactical intervention unit. The procurement activity is detailed in a contract dated August 28 and involves spending over $20,000 on this technology in five months.
Why it matters
The purchases are part of a broader trend where Canadian police agencies contract with Axon for high-tech surveillance and digital products. This procurement activity takes place under the operational jurisdiction of the City of Montreal and is influenced by the regulatory environment of Quebec.
The city is demanding collaboration from the province regarding shared issues. Policy demands are affecting municipal operations in Quebec.
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