Los Angeles City Council halts $235M contract between LAPD and Axon Enterprise
What happened
The Los Angeles City Council voted 10-4 to overrule the approval of a 10-year, $235-million contract between the Los Angeles Police Department and Axon Enterprise. The agreement was intended to supply the LAPD with automated license plate readers, body-worn cameras, and new Tasers. The council delayed the deal citing concerns about the potential misuse of the technology by police officers.
From latimes.com
Why it matters
The decision halts a major procurement deal for surveillance technology, reflecting the City Council's regulatory power over the LAPD's equipment purchases. The contract, which was sought by the LAPD to locate fugitives and stolen vehicles, is now on hold until officials ensure the technology is used responsibly.
The Los Angeles Police Department may sign a new contract with Axon Enterprise for updated surveillance equipment.
From latimes.com
Who's involved
- Los Angeles City CouncilGoverning body that overruled the contract approval for the LAPD's plate scanner purchase.
- Axon EnterpriseCompany seeking to supply automated license plate readers and other technologies to the LAPD.
- Los Angeles Police DepartmentLaw enforcement agency seeking to procure surveillance equipment from Axon Enterprise.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Axon EnterpriseSpeculative
Axon Enterprise could see delayed revenue from the halted $235 million contract.
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The entities involved
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Los Angeles City Council
governing body of the City of Los Angeles, CA, US
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Axon Enterprise
US American weapons manufacturer
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Los Angeles Police Department
POST participating California Law Enforcement Agency