HomeMy WebLinkAbout029-2018RESOLUTION NO. 29-2018
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH AXON AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO
REPLACE EXISTING IN -CAR CAMERA HARDWARE
FOR THE DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Town Council recognizes the value of the current in -car camera system
at providing evidence of crimes, information to mitigate complaints, and an increase in
public trust through transparency; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council recognizes the need to replace aging equipment that is
failing to provide consistent recordings of police interactions with the public; and
WHEREAS, independent studies have shown video technology has proven to deter
assaults on officers and provide a safer working environment while reducing liability
related complaints by providing both audio and video record of contacts; and
WHEREAS, AXON Enterprises will install in -car camera hardware to capture officer
interactions with the public in 13 patrol vehicles and provide unlimited storage of all
captured data; now therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Danville Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager to
execute a 5 -year contract with AXON Enterprises that would provide software and
hardware upgrades, data storage and management at a cost of $13,890 for each of years
two through five, totaling $96,762 for capital and ongoing service costs over 5 years; and,
be it further
RESOLVED that the Danville Town Council hereby appropriates $45,280 in available
Town Contingency funds for the initial purchase of in car camera equipment for 13 patrol
vehicles and year one of the service contract through AXON Enterprises.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on March 20, 2018 by
the following vote:
AYES: Arnerich, Blackwell, Morgan, Stepper, Sto r
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None Z
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY
ATTEST:
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