CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the award for the Cooperative Procurement 24-239, Axon Taser and Virtual Reality Equipment, to Axon Enterprise for an amount not to exceed $1,178,820 and for a five-year term
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DEPARTMENT: Police Department
SUBMITTED BY: Jason R. Arres, Chief of Police
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
The Police Department (PD) has used the Taser as a less-lethal option for addressing violent and/or combative subjects since 2005. Taser is a proprietary weapon system that has no comparable competitor in the marketplace. Axon Enterprise is the manufacturer of Taser brand products and is the sole distributor in the State of Illinois.
On December 15, 2020, the City Council approved Contract 20-375 for the procurement of 65 Taser 7 devices and accessories under a five-year contract through December 31, 2025. The Axon Taser 7 devices have proven to be an effective tool for officers in various law enforcement encounters, and on June 21, 2022, the City Council approved a change order to that contract, adding an additional 50 Taser 7 devices through the remainder of the contract.
Axon recently released the Taser 10 platform, which represents a significant upgrade in less-lethal technology, offering significant improvements over the Taser 7.
This procurement award includes 200 Taser 10 devices, Taser 10 cartridges, Taser 10 holsters, and other Taser 10 accessories. Also included in this procurement is the Axon Virtual Reality (VR) system which provides an immersive training experiences allowing officers to practice de-escalation techniques and participate in use of force scenarios in a controlled, realistic environment. This advanced training tool will further enhance the department's ability to prepare personnel for real world situations, making sure they are best equipped to handle high stress incidents safely and effectively. Lastly, this includes all relevant warranties related to the items procured.
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