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Authorize and direct the Contracts Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute the non-standard agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for Axon Air drone management licenses, from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2034, in the amount of $207,280.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize and direct the Contracts Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute the non-standard agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for Axon Air drone management licenses, from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2034, in the amount of $207,280.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Axon Air drone solution offers unparalleled features, notably the ability to live stream video to the Department of Emergency Management Operations Center, as well as specialized units like Search and Rescue (SAR), SWAT, and law enforcement officers during critical and non-critical incidents.
The live streaming functionality proved vital for swift and informed decision-making during natural disasters like the flooding in 2022-2023 and could be utilized after earthquakes and fires. The ability to live stream video in real time will provide the Emergency Management Operations Center with a crucial tool to coordinate responses, allocate resources effectively, and enhance situational awareness, ultimately ensuring the safety of our community members.
In addition to natural disaster response, Axon Air extends its benefits to specialized units like Search and Rescue (SAR), SWAT, and law enforcement officers during critical and non-critical incidents. It has been proven invaluable in addressing critical incidents, exemplified by the Officer Involved Shooting on May 31st, 2023. The live streaming capability facilitated immediate sharing of visual information with relevant authorities, ensuring a coordinated and transparent response, and saved lives.
Purchasing of the Axon Air Drone Solution will provide the MCSO with secure wireless live streaming which will provide critical...
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