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Public Safety Tech (ALPR, Body Cams): what local governments paid

License plate readers, body-worn cameras, real-time crime centers and related subscriptions.

12 records · 5 states · stated/derived annual cost ranges $117,500 – $1,126,250. Vendors: Axon, Flock Safety.

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City of Wilmington, DE — Axon

Body cameras, Tasers & related services (combined MSA)
High confidence source re-checked 2026-10-31
Contract amount
$7,133,356 (5-yr estimated total)
Term (years)
5
Date
2025 (Ordinance #0063 (2025); exact date not captured)
Status
Ordinance
Category
Public Safety Tech (ALPR, Body Cams)
Notes
Term from about 7/1/2025. Replaces two earlier Axon agreements terminated early.
Source
Primary (ordinance) · record TSP-0031

City of Homestead, FL — Axon

Body cameras, Tasers, software & services (Police + Code)
High confidence source re-checked 2026-10-31
Contract amount
$1,897,405 (5-yr total)
Term (years)
5
Date
2025-05-28
Status
Council agenda (resolution)
Category
Public Safety Tech (ALPR, Body Cams)
Notes
Omnia Partners 3544-21-4615 piggyback.
Source
Primary (council agenda report) · record TSP-0030

City of Desert Hot Springs, CA — Axon

37 Body 4 cameras, 18 Fleet 3 in-car, 40 Taser 10, unlimited cloud storage
High confidence source re-checked 2026-10-31
Contract amount
$620,525 (5-yr total)
Annual cost
$124,570 (years 2-5; year 1 $122,245.56)
Term (years)
5
Date
2025-09-02
Status
Agenda item report
Category
Public Safety Tech (ALPR, Body Cams)
Notes
Bundle savings stated: $35,666.65/yr.
Source
Primary (staff report) · record TSP-0029

City of DeKalb, IL — Axon

75 bodycams, 21 Taser 10, 57 squad cameras, unlimited storage, VR training
High confidence source re-checked 2026-10-31
Contract amount
$1,247,755 (5-yr total (2026-2030))
Annual cost
$249,551
Term (years)
5
Date
2025-09-17 (Staff memo date (Resolution 2025-085))
Status
Resolution
Category
Public Safety Tech (ALPR, Body Cams)
Source
Primary (memo + resolution) · record TSP-0032

City of Hayward, CA — Axon

Real-Time Information Center package: drone-as-first-responder, 64 replacement ALPR cameras, integrations
High confidence source re-checked 2026-10-31
Contract amount
$2,945,000 (5-yr NTE)
Annual cost
$589,000 (derived average)
Term (years)
5
Date
2026-08-11 (Legistar intro date)
Status
Agenda ready
Category
Public Safety Tech (ALPR, Body Cams)
Notes
Replaces Hayward's 64 Flock ALPR cameras (see Hayward Flock record) with Axon units.
Source
Primary (Legistar legislation title via public Web API) · record TSP-0059

City of Keller, TX — Axon

Body-worn cameras, TASER 10, VR training, camera systems, software & licensing
High confidence source re-checked 2026-10-31
Contract amount
$1,394,006 (NTE over 60 months)
Annual cost
$278,801 (derived average)
Term (years)
5
Date
2026-10-07 (Legistar intro date)
Status
Agenda ready
Category
Public Safety Tech (ALPR, Body Cams)
Source
Primary (Legistar legislation title via public Web API) · record TSP-0060

City of Beverly Hills, CA — Flock Safety

ALPR camera lease, install & services
High confidence source re-checked 2026-10-31
Contract amount
$1,900,000 (Derived max: $380,000/yr NTE x 5 yrs)
Annual cost
$380,000 (annual NTE)
Term (years)
5
Date
2025-03-18
Status
Agenda report
Category
Public Safety Tech (ALPR, Body Cams)
Notes
Existing units ~ $190,000/yr. New sensors $3,000-$5,000 per sensor per year, ~50 locations. Partly grant-funded.
Source
Primary (agenda report) · record TSP-0025

City of Hayward, CA — Flock Safety

Additional ALPR cameras
High confidence source re-checked 2026-10-31
Contract amount
$4,000,000 (10-yr cumulative NTE)
Annual cost
$165,000 (annual NTE for added cameras)
Term (years)
10
Date
2025-05-06
Status
Consent item CONS 25-213
Category
Public Safety Tech (ALPR, Body Cams)
Notes
Existing 64-camera contract Dec 2024-Dec 2026 = $271,660.27. Data retention $300/camera/yr.
Source
Primary (Legistar) · record TSP-0028

City of Dallas, TX — Flock Safety

ALPR cameras, install, software subscription, maintenance
High confidence source re-checked 2026-10-31
Contract amount
$5,738,415 (NTE, 3 yrs (+2 one-yr options))
Term (years)
3
Date
2025-05-28 (Approx. (Legistar))
Status
Authorized
Category
Public Safety Tech (ALPR, Body Cams)
Notes
Period 6/15/2025-6/14/2028. Funded partly by MVCPA catalytic converter grant and UASI.
Source
Primary (Legistar 25-1606A) · record TSP-0026

City of Fairfield, CA — Flock Safety

Flock OS, Live 911, Aerodome drone-as-first-responder (3 docked drones), 2 ALPRs
High confidence source re-checked 2026-10-31
Contract amount
$1,750,000 (5-yr total)
Annual cost
$350,000
Term (years)
5
Date
2025-06-17
Status
Agenda report (Resolution 2025-115)
Category
Public Safety Tech (ALPR, Body Cams)
Notes
Years 3-5 funding TBD; contract allows termination if not funded. Axon quoted higher.
Source
Primary (agenda report) · record TSP-0027

City of Kerman, CA — Flock Safety

8 ALPR cameras + 22 live video cameras + Flock OS+
High confidence source re-checked 2026-10-31
Contract amount
$454,950 (5-yr total (excl. tax))
Annual cost
$117,500 (years 3-5; yr1 $33,150; yr2 $69,300)
Term (years)
5
Date
2025-11-12
Status
Recommended (resolution)
Category
Public Safety Tech (ALPR, Body Cams)
Notes
Omnia Partners R250203. Multi-year discount $132,550; professional services discount $21,700.
Source
Primary (staff report) · record TSP-0024

City of Oakland, CA — Flock Safety

ALPR & community safety cameras, 2-year agreement
High confidence source re-checked 2026-10-31
Contract amount
$2,252,500 (2-yr agreement amount)
Annual cost
$1,126,250 (derived average)
Term (years)
2
Date
2025-12-09 (Legistar intro date)
Status
Passed
Category
Public Safety Tech (ALPR, Body Cams)
Notes
Includes surveillance use policy DGO I-32.1.
Source
Primary (Legistar legislation title via public Web API) · record TSP-0062