It is the recommendation of the Police Department to purchase three hundred fifty (350) TASER 10 conducted energy weapons (CEWs) less lethal projectile device and accessories from Axon Enterprise, Inc., the manufacturer and sole supplier for these products. These items are available to the City of Plano through BuyBoard Contract No. 648-21. TASER (CEWs) have proven to be an effective use of force option, as they have allowed officers to apprehend numerous aggressive and/or armed suspects without resorting to lethal force, and with fewer injuries to officers and suspects.
TASER 10 (CEWs) will be available for every First Responder in the Police Department.
The current X2 TASER will be unserviceable in the future. If this recommendation is not approved, the Police Department’s capabilities would be significantly reduced by removing this less lethal force option in the future. This would negatively impact the Police Department’s ability to provide a safe and effective response to public safety incidents in our community.
The City is authorized to purchase from the State Contract list pursuant to Chapter 271 Subchapter F of the Texas Local Government Code and by doing so satisfies any State Law requiring local governments to seek competitive bids for items. (BuyBoard Contract No. 648-21 and City of Plano Contract No. 2024-0035-O)