Board approves free trial of Whelen cloud platform for four police vehicles

The City of Danbury Board of Awards voted to approve a free trial of Whelen Engineering’s cloud-based vehicle communications platform for four Police Department vehicles through Dec. 1, 2026. Purchasing Agent Charles J. Volpe told the Board the platform will send and receive data over cellular networks and provide fleet tracking, equipment configuration management and remote equipment control.

"Mr. Volpe noted that if the Police Dept. does not terminate the order form prior to December 1, 2026, Whelen Engineering will begin charging a two-year subscription fee of $360.00 per vehicle," a Board document states. Lieutenant Fabich moved to approve the order form for the trial period, contingent on Corporation Counsel review of the agreement; Director of Finance D. Garrick seconded the motion and the Board carried it unanimously. The approval is for the trial period only; any conversion to a paid subscription is subject to the termination clause and further review by Corporation Counsel.