Reno Police Seek Eight-Year, $22 Million Axon Agreement
Reno police are seeking an eight-year, $22 million agreement with Axon to equip officers with body cameras, license plate readers, Tasers, drones, and AI tools, aiming to consolidate existing contracts and introduce new technologies.
Reno, NV, October 15, 2026 —
Reno police are seeking an eight-year agreement with Axon valued at $22 million to provide equipment and technology for officers. The proposed arrangement would bring together several types of tools under one agreement, with the department aiming to consolidate existing contracts and introduce new technologies.
The equipment listed in the proposal includes:
- Body cameras
- License plate readers
- Tasers
- Drones
- Artificial intelligence tools
The summary of the proposal does not specify how many devices or systems would be included, how the $22 million would be allocated, or what services would be covered during the eight-year term. It also does not describe the particular AI tools or explain how they would be used.
The department’s stated aims are to consolidate existing contracts and bring in new technologies. The available information does not identify which existing contracts would be combined, whether the proposal has been approved, or what steps remain before any agreement could take effect. Details about a decision timeline, funding sources, and the terms governing use of the technology were not provided.
The proposal is described as an agreement Reno police are seeking with Axon; the information provided does not say whether the company has accepted the terms. Further details on the proposal’s scope and status were not included.
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