Council Questions

City of El Mirage — Regular Meeting (2025-07-01)

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Axon Enterprise Multi-Contract 
1. Why the item is necessary: 
Provide a concise explanation of the issue or opportunity the item addresses and 
why it is essential to act. 
Axon gives law enforcement the tools to make investigations smooth and efficient, 
from gathering digital evidence to securely sharing it with prosecutors. With real-
time insights and secure evidence management, Axon helps build strong cases, 
protect the community and ensure fairness in every step.  
 
2. How the item benefits the City: 
Summarize the positive outcomes or improvements the item will bring to City 
operations, services, or long-term strategic goals. 
Axon is able to bundle all our existing contracts into one 5-year contract. By 
accepting the 5-year option, the city will save $611,919 compared to a year-by-year 
contract. Axon includes a dynamic report writing program that allows officer to 
select customizable templates for various report types. These programs reduce the 
time officers spend writing reports, so they can return to public safety quicker.  
 
3. How it impacts residents: 
Highlight the direct or indirect effects on the community, focusing on how residents 
will experience changes or improvements. 
Axon enhances officer effectiveness and builds trust within our community by 
providing accountability and transparency. Staying ahead of emerging threats 
requires adaptive and transforming technology. Our officers should have access to 
innovative tools that help them manage and mitigate risks. These tools help address 
challenges, maintain public trust, and ensure our community remains safe.  
 
4. Statutory requirements or Code provisions involved: 
Please note any legal mandates, compliance requirements, or policy guidelines that 
require this item. 
El Mirage PD officers are required by policy to carry Tasers, and are mandated by 
case law to employ industry best practices, which includes the use of Tasers and

other less-lethal force options.  The use of drones and Axon Draft One are 
established by industry best practices.  
On Axon Draft One: Axon Draft One is an AI-powered tool developed by Axon, 
designed to assist law enforcement in generating draft reports from body-worn 
camera audio. There are no state-specific statutory requirements or code provisions 
that mandate the use of Axon Draft One itself. There are no federal or state statutes 
or code provisions that explicitly require the use of Axon Draft One drafting tools. Its 
adoption is a discretionary decision made by law enforcement agencies to improve 
efficiency and increase officer presence in the community. 
Axon is in compliance with Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) 
Compliance: Axon Draft One, as part of Axon’s cloud-based ecosystem (e.g., Axon 
Evidence), does comply with the FBI’s CJIS Security Policy if it processes or stores 
criminal justice information (CJI). This includes requirements for access control, 
authentication, encryption, and audit trails to safeguard sensitive data. Axon’s 
products exceed CJIS requirements with additional encryption measures. 
 
5. Why the item is critical or time-sensitive: 
Provide reasoning for the urgency, including deadlines, funding opportunities, or 
alignment with strategic priorities. 
The consolidation of all Axon’s current contracts with El Mirage will result in cost 
savings.