CHINO (SANBERNARDINO COUNTY)local legislationPassed

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Approval of $4.4 Million Police Technology Contract

Original title: Approve an agreement with Axon Enterprise Inc. for the purchase of the Axon Basic with Full AI 5-year agreement in the amount of $4,464,008.92, amortized over 5 years; and appropriate $799,495.18 for the first-year cost.

June 16, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The city is committing $4.4 million in public funds over five years to implement new AI-integrated technology for law enforcement, starting with a $799,495.18 expenditure in the first year.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Axon Enterprise Inc.

The company is the vendor receiving the contract for technology services.

City taxpayers

Taxpayers are funding the $4.4 million expenditure over the next five years.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 16, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council approved a five-year contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. for the purchase of 'Axon Basic with Full AI' technology. The total cost of the agreement is $4,464,008.92, with an initial appropriation of $799,495.18 for the first year.

Key Facts

The City Council approved a 5-year contract with Axon Enterprise Inc.
The total contract value is $4,464,008.92.
The contract is for 'Axon Basic with Full AI' technology.
The total cost is amortized over a 5-year period.
The city appropriated $799,495.18 to cover the first year of the agreement.
The legislation is filed under number 26-308.
The item was passed as part of the Consent Calendar.
The legislation was introduced on May 20, 2026.

Why It Matters

The city is committing $4.4 million in public funds over five years to implement new AI-integrated technology for law enforcement, starting with a $799,495.18 expenditure in the first year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total cost of this contract?

The total cost of the 5-year agreement is $4,464,008.92.

How much money is being spent in the first year?

The city has d $799,495.18 for the first year of the contract.

What technology is the city purchasing?

The city is purchasing the 'Axon Basic with Full AI' package.

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Multi-year Budget Commitment

The city has committed to a multi-year financial obligation for AI technology, with the first-year cost representing approximately 18% of the total contract value.

Axon Enterprise Inc.

Connected Entities

organizationCity Council“The governing body that passed the agreement.”Map →

organizationAxon Enterprise Inc.“Vendor providing the AI-integrated technology services.”Map →

Sources

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