TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Sheriff-Coroner
MEETING DATE: October 22, 2024
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Matthew Kendall
PHONE:
707-463-4085
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Megan Miltimore
PHONE:
707-468-3451
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. in the Amount of $361,403.89 Covering a Five-Year Period for the Purchase and Implementation of Taser Devices, Associated Training, and Licensing for Sheriff's Office Patrol Staff Effective January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. in the amount of $361,403.89 covering a five-year period for the purchase and implementation of taser devices, associated training, and licensing for Sheriff's Office patrol staff effective January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029; authorize the Sheriff to sign future amendments that do not affect the maximum Agreement total; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The Sheriff's Office is requesting approval to enter into a new agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to purchase and implement taser devices, associated training, and licensing for patrol staff effective January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029. The new tasers will replace current aging devices with upgraded equipment and are essential for maintaining the safety and effectiveness of law enforcement operations. The newer models come with improved technology that ensure higher reliability and safety for both deputies and the public. The tasers can serve as a deterrent, potentially de-escalating situations where verbal commands are insufficient but lethal force is not warranted, making encounters less likely to result in serious harm. Implementing this upgraded taser program will include comprehensive training and on-demand certification for deputies, ensuring that proper use is understoo...
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