{"id":108636,"date":"2025-07-31T22:16:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T22:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/108636\/"},"modified":"2025-07-31T22:16:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T22:16:22","slug":"county-commissioners-unanimously-approve-new-tasers-and-training-program-local-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/108636\/","title":{"rendered":"County Commissioners Unanimously Approve New Tasers and Training Program | Local News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>{KXLG -Watertown, SD} The Codington County Commission has approved a five-year, $73,759.60 contract with Axon to provide new Tasers for the Sheriff&#8217;s Office and jail staff. The decision, which was passed unanimously, will upgrade the department&#8217;s equipment with 14 Taser 10 units.<\/p>\n<p>Sheriff Brad Howell presented the purchase agreement, explaining that the upgrade is necessary as the department&#8217;s older Taser models are nearing discontinuation. He highlighted that the new Taser 10 technology would come with a virtual reality training headset to help staff learn the new operational fundamentals.<\/p>\n<p>The contract&#8217;s total amount of $73,759.60 is spread over five years, with a smaller initial payment of $4,700 in 2025 to secure the equipment for training. The remaining cost will be paid in five annual installments of $13,811.92, starting in 2026. The agreement also includes unlimited live cartridges, training cartridges, batteries, and a five-year warranty.<\/p>\n<p>        Your browser does not support the audio element.<\/p>\n<p>Commissioner Gabel made the motion to approve the purchase agreement, and Commissioner McElhaney provided the second. 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