Reno approves $21.8M Axon deal, keeps plate readers
The eight-year agreement replaces Flock plate-reader equipment with Axon readers, while Reno’s use of the technology continues.
Police Technology
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New Orleans weighs possible DOJ public-safety grant before Sept. 1 deadline
Mayor Helena Moreno’s administration is evaluating a competitive federal grant that could fund public-safety technology and services, but no New Orleans application or award is confirmed.
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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.
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Hayward approves eight-drone first-responder program for 911 calls
Hayward’s City Council approved a six-drone? No—an eight-drone first-responder program, with an estimated annual cost of $589,000 and bids due July 13.
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Springfield approves $5.3 million Axon body-camera contract
Springfield City Council approved a 10-year Axon contract for 285 police body cameras, replacing the department’s WatchGuard system used since 2021.
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Cheyenne Police Projects Head to August 2026 Sixth-Penny Ballot
Cheyenne voters will consider $4.7 million in sixth-penny funding for police technology, digital evidence systems and firearms-training improvements.
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Salt Lake City drafts limits for police license-plate readers
Salt Lake City is drafting rules for police use of automatic license-plate readers as the council reconsiders a $224,000 federal grant.
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Honolulu Police Plan August Launch of Citywide Drone Program
Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar says HPD plans to begin using drones across the city in August 2026 to help catch, investigate and respond to crime.
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Appleton pauses license-plate-reader program over privacy rules
Appleton paused its automated license-plate-reader program while officials develop rules for privacy, security, data access and police oversight.
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Roseville Police License-Plate Reader Accuracy Draws Scrutiny
Residents questioned the accuracy and auditing of Roseville’s automated license-plate-reader system at a City Council meeting, but key records remain unavailable.
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Minneapolis council rejects proposed 75-day police drone pilot
The Minneapolis City Council rejected a no-cost Skydio contract, blocking a proposed 75-day police drone pilot focused on the Fourth Precinct.
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Salt Lake City Council weighs limits on police plate readers
Salt Lake City officials are considering rules for automated license-plate readers, raising questions about police access, data retention and privacy safeguards.
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Yonkers Police Announce Citywide Drone-as-First-Responder Program
The Yonkers Police Department has announced a citywide drone-as-first-responder program, but key details about cost, rules, coverage and timing remain undisclosed.
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Longview seeks up to $200,000 federal grant for police data platform
Longview’s City Council authorized an application for up to $200,000 in DOJ funding for a proposed Peregrine police data platform, but no award or rollout has been approved.
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Burr Ridge Flock Contract Raises Data-Sharing Questions
Burr Ridge approved a nearly $1.3 million Flock contract as residents seek clearer answers about camera placement, outside-agency access and privacy safeguards.
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Oshkosh plate-camera debate shifts to vendor search, oversight
Oshkosh, WI — After ending its Flock Safety deal, city officials are weighing a new plate-camera vendor with added review and public input.