Agenda Item
b. Axon Enterprise Inc. Body Camera with Licenses Bundle (Not to exceed $464,710.78)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Elijah Palmer, Chief of Staff, Chief of Staff Division
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the purchase of Axon Enterprise’s Body Cameras (Licenses included) in the amount of $464,710.78.
Why: The continued purchase of the Body Cameras with Basic License Bundle for the department’s new and existing body-worn cameras is essential to maintaining the functionality, compliance, and effectiveness of this critical public safety tool. Body-worn cameras have become a standard in modern policing, serving as a key element in promoting transparency, accountability, and officer safety.
Details: The continued purchase of the Axon Enterprise Cameras and Basic License Bundle is not only necessary for maintaining the body-worn camera program but it is critical to the broader mission of public safety and community trust within the DeKalb County School District. This license ensures our officers are equipped with a reliable, fully functional system that supports transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency.
The bundle provides uninterrupted access to Evidence.com, Axon’s cloud-based digital evidence management platform, which allows for the secure and compliant storage of all video footage captured by officers in the field. This is essential for maintaining the chain of custody, fulfilling public records requests, supporting internal investigations, and providing indisputable evidence in legal proceedings. It ensures that officers are protected from false claims, while also reinforcing community confidence that their actions are recorded, reviewable, and just.
Financial impact: This purchase will be allocated under the Expendable Equipment GL account in the amount of $464,710.78.
100.2600.561500.40211.7510.9990.8010.010.0000 Expendable Equipment
Contact: Mr. Elijah Palmer, Chief of Staff, Chief of Staff Division
Mr. Tracey L. Whaley, Executive Director of Public Safety, Chief of Staff Division 678.873.8921
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs