Commission approves Axon contract for four tasers and training, $15,970.76

The commission approved a purchase request from the sheriff for four Axon tasers, magazines, holsters, software and training at a contract amount of $15,970.76. The chair said the purchase falls under the safety and security exception to competitive-bid law and the motion was moved, seconded and carried. "Axon contract for the purchase of 4 tasers, magazines, holsters, software, training in the amount of $15,970.76," the item description stated.

The purchase was recorded as approved without further discussion; the county will process the contract under the stated exception and the sheriff's office will receive the equipment and training per the departmental schedule.