Reno Council Approves Eight-Year, $21.8 Million Axon Contract
Reno City Council has approved an eight-year, $21.8 million contract with Axon Enterprise for police body cameras, drones, and AI tools, despite resident requests to delay the vote.
Reno, NV, October 22, 2026 —
The Reno City Council approved an eight-year contract worth $21.8 million with Axon Enterprise for police body cameras, drones and artificial intelligence tools. The decision came despite requests from residents to delay the vote, according to the available summary of the action.
The summary does not specify how many residents asked for a delay, what reasons they gave, or whether council members discussed those requests before approving the contract. It also does not provide the vote tally or identify any conditions attached to the approval.
The contract covers several types of technology, but further details were not provided. The summary does not identify the body camera or drone models, describe the AI tools, or explain how the equipment will be used by police. It also does not state when the contract begins, how its $21.8 million value is allocated, or whether that figure includes additional costs.
No information was provided about the council’s review process, public comments beyond the requests to delay the vote, or any follow-up steps after approval. The contractor is identified as Axon Enterprise; no other vendors or alternatives are mentioned.
The approval establishes an eight-year agreement between the city and Axon for the listed police technologies. Details about implementation, oversight, and the concerns raised by residents were not included in the available information.
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