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Caldwell approves $6.7 million Axon surveillance contract
Original: Caldwell approves $6.7M surveillance and technology contract with Axon in a 4-1 vote
Caldwell, Idaho has approved a $6.7 million surveillance and technology contract with Axon, the company best known for police body cameras and Taser devices. The city council passed the agreement in a 4-1 vote, with the dissenting vote signaling some concern. The contract will expand the city's law enforcement technology capabilities, though details on the specific equipment and timeline have not been widely reported.
Why now: A sizable public spending decision on surveillance technology passed with a lone dissenting vote, drawing local attention over privacy and cost concerns.
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