Vallejo City Council Approves Funding for Axon Enterprise System
What happened
The Vallejo City Council voted unanimously to allot $464,000 for the police department’s Axon Enterprise system, which includes body cameras, in-car cameras, and Tasers. The funding was approved using a combination of Measure P funds, which increased Vallejo sales tax, and funds from a class action lawsuit against the defunct company that manufactured toxic chemicals. Assistant City Manager Nalungo Conley estimated that approximately $225,000 remained in the Monsanto settlement funds.
Why it matters
The approval of the contract provides a significant revenue stream for Axon Enterprise. The council's decision was made after the Measure P Oversight Committee had previously voted against using the Measure P funds for the system.
Who's involved
- Axon EnterpriseRecipient of the $464,000 contract for the Axon Enterprise system.
- TempeLocation of the council that approved the funding for the Axon system.
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The entities involved
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Axon Enterprise
US American weapons manufacturer