Spanish Fort Police to Get Body Cameras, Tasers and a Drone Under New Axon Agreement
Spanish Fort City Council approved an agreement with Axon to equip police officers with body cameras, new tasers and a drone, in a deal worth more than $75,000.
Mobile City Council Approves Police Body Cameras, Tackles Wide-Ranging Agenda
The Mobile City Council approved a $480,775 contract for police body cameras and tasers, part of a broader five-year, $1.96 million equipment deal.
Mobile Council Postpones Stadium Lighting Vote, Approves Noise Ordinance Changes
The Mobile City Council held over a Hank Aaron Stadium lighting contract and approved noise ordinance changes and public safety funding in a busy session.
Mobile Police Demonstrate Body Cameras Ahead of Council Vote
Mobile Police Chief James Barber hopes the City Council will vote on a new body camera program for uniformed officers by the end of January 2015.
Mobile City Council Advances Body Camera Plans, ‘Ban the Box’ Resolution
Mobile's city council approved a 'Ban the Box' resolution and will get a body camera demonstration as police look to replace an aging pilot program.
Gulf Shores Police Lead Alabama in Body Camera Use as More Agencies Follow
Gulf Shores police have used body-worn cameras since 2010, and Fairhope and Daphne are following suit as departments across Baldwin County adopt the technology.
Mobile Police Weigh Body Camera Expansion Amid Tight Budget
Mobile's police chief says body camera upgrades are a priority, but an aging patrol fleet is competing for limited city funding.