A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Axon Enterprise, Inc. to provide body worn and interview room cameras, tasers, equipment, software and cloud data storage for use by the Denver Police, Sheriff and Fire Departments. Approves a Framework Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for $27,000,000.00 with an end date of 12-31-2030 to provide body worn and interview room cameras, tasers, equipment, software and cloud data storage for use by the Denver Police, Sheriff and Fire Departments, citywide (POLIC-202581688). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-22-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2025.

The City and County of Denver is proposing a $27,000,000.00 framework agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for a five-year term, from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030. This citywide contract, Resolution No. CR25-1968, aims to equip the Denver Police Department (DPD), Denver Sheriff Department (DSD), and Denver Fire Department (DFD) with essential public safety technology.

• Denver Police Department (DPD): Allocated $20,080,878.10 for 1,725 Axon Body 4 cameras, 1,450 Taser 10 devices, replacement hardware for 13 interview rooms, and unlimited cloud storage.
• Denver Sheriff Department (DSD): Allocated $6,183,432.14 for 725 Axon Body 4 cameras, 725 Taser 10 devices, and unlimited cloud storage.
• Denver Fire Department (DFD): Allocated $45,524.48 for 13 Axon Body 3 cameras and unlimited cloud storage.

The agreement includes body-worn and interview room cameras, Tasers (electronic control weapons), associated equipment, software, and cloud data storage. A critical component is the Evidence.com digital evidence management platform, which centralizes evidence collection and sharing, integrating with prosecuting agencies like the Denver District Attorney’s Office. The contract also provides for the replacement of aging electronic control weapon hardware and interview room equipment. Additionally, a Technology Assurance Plan (TAP) is included, providing scheduled device refreshes for cameras and docking stations around June 2028 and potentially later for DPD single-bay docks. The contract mandates strict data protection, PII certification, and CJIS Security Addendum compliance, ensuring the security and confidentiality of all City data, with Axon acting as the Data Processor and the City retaining data ownership.

This initiative is partly driven by CRS 24-31-902, which mandates body-worn cameras for law enforcement. The Health and Safety Committee approved filing this item on December 3, 2025.

This agreement represents a significant investment in public safety, directly impacting residents by enhancing transparency and accountability through widespread body-worn cameras for police, sheriff, and fire personnel. It also aims to improve the efficiency of the criminal justice system by standardizing digital evidence management. The updated Tasers provide law enforcement with modern less-lethal options for de-escalation, potentially reducing injuries.

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