surveillance_spending

A DISCOVERY INDEX of surveillance and police-technology dollar figures found in local government meeting records across 130+ named vendors — NOT a table of confirmed spending, and NOT safe to SUM. An audit on 2026-07-29 found aggregate views were adding amounts that must not be added: the same procurement recurs at committee, council, approval, amendment and renewal stages; "not to exceed" figures are authorization ceilings, not payments. Use the canned query "the CONSERVATIVE total" for any number you intend to publish, and "data-quality report" to see what is flagged. Columns added for this: `amount_type` (stated / ceiling / proposed / recommended / estimated), `dup_rank` (>1 = redundant copy), `geo_suspect` (city disagrees with the source link), `anomaly` (implausible figure), `state_norm` (normalized state). Vendors covered include ALPR (Flock, Vigilant, Genetec), body cameras/tasers (Axon, WatchGuard, Utility, Getac), gunshot detection (ShotSpotter/SoundThinking), face recognition (Clearview AI, DataWorks Plus), fingerprint biometrics (Idemia AFIS/Livescan, filed separately under `sv:biometrics`), data fusion and OSINT (Fusus, Peregrine, LexisNexis Accurint, Thomson Reuters CLEAR), phone forensics (Cellebrite, GrayKey, Magnet), drones (Skydio, BRINC, DJI), cameras/VMS (Verkada, Avigilon), cell-site simulators, CAD/RMS records systems, photo enforcement, jail-call and student monitoring. Every row carries a VERBATIM quote from the minutes and a link to the source document, and a row only publishes if that quote was found character-for-character in the source text. READ THE `ledger` COLUMN: `sv:<category>:<vendor>`. `radio_infra` (two-way radios), `rms` (records/CAD software), `biometrics` (fingerprints) and `not_surveillance` are NOT surveillance sensors — exclude them before quoting any surveillance figure.

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25 rows where ledger = "axon" and state = "KS" sorted by amount descending

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Link rowid vendor city state spend_date product amount ▲ quote source_document mytown_record ledger amount_type dup_rank geo_suspect anomaly state_norm
228 228 Axon Shawnee County KS 2024-10-17 bundle/OSP 955962.32 Acknowledge that the Sheriff's Office is renewing contract C286-2022 RTCC-FUSUS system from Axon (contract C286-2022 originally purchased under FUSUS has been bought out by Axon) The total cost will be $955,962.32 over a five-year period with payment coming from 2024 COPS Grant along https://shawneecoks.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1077,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/shawneecoks/2024/#m782200 axon stated 1 0 0 KS
248 248 Axon Shawnee County KS 2025-06-23 bundle/OSP 881682.0 Sheriff's Office consolidates five Axon contracts, total $881,682 annual cost. https://shawneecoks.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1240,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/shawneecoks/2025/#m782271 axon stated 1 0 0 KS
251 251 Axon Bonner Springs KS 2023-10-09 Fleet ALPR 847400.7 accept the project with a final project cost of $847,400.70. https://bonnerspringsks.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=511,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bonnerspringsks/2023/#m484438 axon stated 1 0 0 KS
351 351 Axon Shawnee County KS 2025-06-23 bundle/OSP 490932.32 The costs will be prorated for 2026 ($490,932.32) and 2027 ($691,838.42); the subsequent annual cost to the agency will be $881,682.00. https://shawneecoks.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1240,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/shawneecoks/2025/#m782271 axon stated 1 0 0 KS
374 374 Axon Miami County KS 2023-09-06 bundle/OSP 446034.8 Matt Kelly, Undersheriff, requested the Commissioners to consider approving the AXON Body Worn and Fleet Camera Agreement. https://miamicoks.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1253,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/miamicoks/2023/#m689305 axon stated 1 0 0 KS
782 782 Axon Bonner Springs KS 2023-06-26 Tasers 94640.4 Make a motion authorizing Assistant City Manager to execute the Axon taser purchase agreement as presented at a total cost of $94,640.40. https://bonnerspringsks.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=436,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bonnerspringsks/2023/#m484417 axon stated 1 0 0 KS
821 821 Axon Park City KS 2023-09-26 Tasers 81878.98 CouncilMemberGeorgeCappsmovedto authorizethecancellationof theexistingcontract with Axon Enterprise, and approve a new contract as in the amount of $ 81, 878. 98, with an annualpaymentof$16,375.80for (5) years, for (24) Taser10'sandassociatedequipmenttobe paidfrom the GeneralFu https://www.parkcityks.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09262023-622 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/parkcityks.com/#m1440628 axon stated 1 0 0 KS
830 830 Axon Shawnee County KS 2024-09-26 Justice/Records 79166.67 Consider authorization and execution of Contract C303-2024, a 123-month agreement for the Axon Justice contract, and approval to utilize the remaining Capital Outlay balance ($79,166.67) of the Case Management System project that was completed under budget towards this contract. https://shawneecoks.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1065,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/shawneecoks/2024/#m782194 axon stated 1 0 0 KS
913 913 Axon Goddard KS 2026-02-02 Tasers 60300.0 Councilmember Hall moved to approve the expenditure of $60,300 over a 5-year period for the purchase of 16 Taser-10 models from Axon. https://www.goddardks.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02022026-641 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/goddardks.gov/#m1520416 axon stated 1 0 0 KS
941 941 Axon Shawnee County KS 2025-03-20 Tasers 53996.0 Consider approval of Contract C122-2025 with Axon International to be the sole source provider for Taser 10, docking stations, evidence.com storage, and related license's miscellaneous operating equipment. Five year cost of $53,996.00 https://shawneecoks.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1189,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/shawneecoks/2025/#m782244 axon stated 1 0 0 KS
957 957 Axon Colby KS 2023-12-19 Tasers 51080.4 Request for Approval of Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. 5-Year Plan for 13 Taser 7 Certification Bundles in the Amount of $51,080.40 over the 5-Year Contract. https://www.cityofcolby.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12192023-300 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofcolby.com/2023/#m1579436 axon stated 1 0 0 KS
1067 1067 Axon Bonner Springs KS 2025-06-09 body cameras 34477.12 Renewed Axon body‑camera contract at $34,477.12 annually – unanimous https://bonnerspringsks.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=910,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bonnerspringsks/2025/#m484583 axon stated 1 0 0 KS
1110 1110 Axon Mission Hills KS 2024-11-18 bundle/OSP 28779.72 The additional annual cost for Mission Hills for a ten-year agreement with Axon will be $28,779.72 https://www.missionhillsks.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11182024-527 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/missionhillsks.gov/2024/#m1464227 axon stated 1 0 0 KS
1112 1112 Axon Shawnee County KS 2024-09-05 body cameras 28425.0 The total purchase price will be $28,425.00 and will be paid over a three year period out of COPS grant fun https://shawneecoks.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1048,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/shawneecoks/2024/#m782188 axon stated 1 0 0 KS
1124 1124 Axon Bonner Springs KS 2025-06-09 body cameras 27490.72 Make a motion to authorize staff to renew an agreement with Axon for the Police Department Body Camera Program at a cost of $27,490.72 annually https://bonnerspringsks.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=910,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bonnerspringsks/2025/#m484583 axon stated 1 0 0 KS
1197 1197 Axon Thomas County KS 2023-09-11 body and car cameras 17949.64 Approved Axon Enterprises bid for body and car cameras totaling $17,949.64 and $8,418.75 for 2023 and 2024 (3-0) https://www.thomascountyks.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09112023-132 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/thomascountyks.gov/2023/#m1524896 axon stated 1 0 0 KS
1253 1253 Axon Lyon County KS 2024-11-21 bundle/OSP 12460.1 Motion: To Approve the purchase of 4 Axon tasers with holsters, handles, cartridges, and batteries and 2 Axon body cameras in the amount of $12,460.10 to be paid https://lyoncoks.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=324,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/lyoncoks/2024/#m753620 axon stated 1 1 0 KS
1283 1283 Axon Bonner Springs KS 2025-06-09 interview‑room system 9266.51 Renewed Axon interview‑room system agreement at $9,266.51 – unanimous https://bonnerspringsks.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=910,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bonnerspringsks/2025/#m484583 axon stated 1 0 0 KS
1284 1284 Axon Finney County KS 2026-02-19 other 9257.97 AXON ENTERPRISE, INC35361 12/2/2024 901 $9,257.97 https://finneycounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=213 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-finneycounty/#m583534 axon stated 1 0 0 KS
1307 1307 Axon Russell KS 2024-01-16 Tasers 7001.64 Councilmember Blaine Stoppel made a motion to approve the Taser replacement and services agreement with Axon for a period of 5 years for $7,001.64 per year. https://russellks.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=90 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-russellks/2024/#m222661 axon stated 1 0 0 KS
1333 1333 Axon Louisburg KS 2025-06-02 body cameras 5369.0 Approved purchase of additional Axon camera licenses for $5,369 (4-0) https://www.louisburgkansas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022025-833 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/louisburgkansas.gov/2025/#m1422824 axon stated 1 0 0 KS
1336 1336 Axon Colby KS 2025-12-16 body cameras 5250.95 Approve the Contract with AXON for 2 New In -Car Cameras to Supplement the Additional 2 Vehicles being Brought into the Fleet in the Amount of $5,250.95 Annually for 2026-2029 (4 years). https://www.cityofcolby.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12162025-352 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofcolby.com/#m1579469 axon stated 1 0 0 KS
1374 1374 Axon Junction City KS 2021-09-21 body cameras 3198.0 Axon Enterprises $3,198.00 https://junctioncityks.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=915,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/junctioncityks/2021/#m529834 axon stated 1 0 0 KS
1442 1442 Axon Finney County KS 2026-02-19 Tasers 495.0 AXON ENTERPRISE, INC31265 4/17/2023 901 $495.00 https://finneycounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=165 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-finneycounty/#m583563 axon stated 1 0 0 KS
1447 1447 Axon Finney County KS 2026-02-19 AXON ENTERPRISE, INC 430.0 AXON ENTERPRISE, INC https://finneycounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=304 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-finneycounty/#m583537 axon stated 1 0 0 KS

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CREATE TABLE surveillance_spending (
  vendor TEXT, city TEXT, state TEXT, spend_date TEXT, product TEXT,
  amount REAL, quote TEXT, source_document TEXT, mytown_record TEXT, ledger TEXT, amount_type TEXT, dup_rank INTEGER, geo_suspect INTEGER, anomaly INTEGER, state_norm TEXT);
CREATE INDEX ix_surv_vendor ON surveillance_spending(vendor);
CREATE INDEX ix_surv_state ON surveillance_spending(state);
CREATE INDEX ix_surv_amount ON surveillance_spending(amount);
CREATE INDEX ix_surv_ledger ON surveillance_spending(ledger);