Durham City Council approves $17 million Axon surveillance contract expansion despite public opposition
Durham City Council voted 6-1 to approve a $17 million contract renewal and expansion with Axon Enterprises for body cameras, dash cameras, evidence management, and additional surveillance tools including AI, drones, and license-plate readers. The decision came after hours of public testimony where critics raised concerns about privacy risks and racialized policing, while supporters argued the technology improves evidence handling and officer safety.
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critics warned it risks privacy and racialized policing
supporters said it improves evidence handling and officer safety
After hours of public testimony and council questions about data storage, AI, drones and license-plate readers
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