Springfield police to receive 285 Axon body cameras
The Springfield City Council approved a $5.3 million, 10-year contract with Axon Enterprise to replace the police department’s WatchGuard cameras.
The Springfield City Council approved a $5.3 million, 10-year contract with Axon Enterprise to replace the police department’s WatchGuard cameras.
Springfield City Council approved a 10-year Axon contract for 285 police body cameras, replacing the department’s WatchGuard system used since 2021.
ICE says all of its field officers and agents are expected to receive body cameras by the end of August, expanding coverage of immigration enforcement.
The Wisconsin DOJ is investigating the fatal July 22 shooting of Corey Ruiz as Madison officials face protests, scrutiny and questions about missing body-camera footage.
Madison police are seeking $414,784 over three years for a phased body-camera rollout, but the request is not approved and operating costs, records rules and oversight remain unresolved.