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 state = "AL" and vendor = "Axon" 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
8 8 Axon Dothan AL 2025-09-16 bundle/OSP 27271029.17 entering into a new agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for an upgraded bundled technology package to include hardware, software, services, and warranties at a total cost of $27,271,029.17 for a ten (10) year term. https://www.dothan.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09162025-548 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/dothan.org/2025/#m1558835 axon stated 1 0 1 AL
31 31 Axon Mobile AL 2024-05-07 body cameras 8676566.8 Authorize contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for body camera equipment and software for MPD; NTE $8,676,566.80 (5-year period) https://mobileal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=806,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/mobileal/2024/#m454832 axon ceiling 1 0 0 AL
265 265 Axon Lee County AL 2025-05-12 bundle/OSP 789204.0 Approved amendment to Axon contract for dash cams and body‑worn cameras, $789,204 total (unanimously) https://leecoal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=828,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/leecoal/2025/#m829716 axon stated 1 1 0 AL
283 283 Axon Madison AL 2025-09-08 body cameras 715875.01 Purchase of Axon Body Cameras and associated software from Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative - Contract No. 101223-AXN ($715,875.01 over five years to be paid from Fund 12; first installment of $135,851.8 https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/madisonal-pubu/MEET-Agenda-afc2ae852a5444feb6d1cdd6f2c2cc3b.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/mc-madison-al/2025/#m60441 axon stated 1 0 0 AL
365 365 Axon Gadsden AL 2024-12-30 Tasers 462420.0 RESOLUTION NO. R-681-24 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. (Authorizing Agreement - Axon Enterprise, Inc. - $462,420.00 for five-year term - Tasers for the Police Department) https://www.cityofgadsden.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12302024-1215 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofgadsden.com/2024/#m1499026 axon stated 1 0 0 AL
367 367 Axon Pell City AL 2025-12-08 tasers and body-cams 459000.0 Authorized five‑year Axon agreement for tasers and body‑cams at $459,000 total (unanimous) https://www.pellcity.gov/api/blob/viewBlob?rf=t&i=kvvwIpIuqGMbbCtO85tCeLQx00WWTc%252BQfljL8hGSQG4nq74oeYfcInBtxjkF%2FA1O https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/pellcity.gov/2025/#m1818726 axon stated 1 0 0 AL
410 410 Axon Mobile AL 2021-12-14 bundle/OSP 378875.0 Approve addendum to original agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc.; $378,875.00 https://mobileal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=123,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/mobileal/2021/#m454710 axon stated 1 0 0 AL
423 423 Axon Gadsden AL 2023-12-12 body cameras 352500.25 RESOLUTION NO. R-630-23 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. (Authorizing Agreement - Axon Enterprise, Inc. - $352,500.25 for 5-year term - For body cameras, software, digital storage etc. for the Police Department - Note: Renewal of https://www.cityofgadsden.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12122023-1151 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofgadsden.com/#m1498915 axon stated 1 0 0 AL
443 443 Axon Vernon AL 2025-12-16 Tasers 319746.0 Approve and authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order (PO) to Axon Enterprises Inc. for the purchase of 50 (fifty) Axon Taser 10 Pro Bundle for a total not to exceed $319,746; https://cityofvernon.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9310 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofvernon/#m681778 axon ceiling 1 0 0 AL
491 491 Axon Fairhope AL 2024-11-12 Tasers 252945.0 ves the procurement of Axon Tasers, accessories and training, on the Alabama Statewide Contract (Contract #MA240000004814) with Axon Enterprise, Inc., that therefore does not have to be let out for bid, for the not -to-exceed cost of $252,945.00; https://fairhopeal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1079,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/fairhopeal/2024/#m777314 axon stated 1 0 0 AL
614 614 Axon Dothan AL 2026-01-06 Evidence.com 150000.0 Approving a change order with Axon Enterprise, Inc. in the amount of $150,000.00 for the conversion and incorporation of digital video evidence into the Axon Evidence Channel Services format. https://www.dothan.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01062026-556 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/dothan.org/#m1558746 axon stated 1 0 0 AL
617 617 Axon Enterprise AL 2022-02-05 body cameras 150000.0 Members also approved the purchase of Axon-Taser body cameras and several upcoming road closures for parades. https://www.enterpriseal.gov/Document%20Center/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2022/Agenda/City%20Council%20Meeting%20Minutes%20of%20February%205%202019.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-enterpriseal.gov/2022/#m577203 axon stated 1 0 0 AL
624 624 Axon Riverview AL 2026-06-01 body cameras 148190.4 The total project cost for the department-wide camera replacement and upgrade project was $148,190.40. https://www.cityofriverview.com/Council%20Agendas/2026/06.01.2026%20Agenda%20Packet.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-cityofriverview.com/#m579578 axon stated 1 0 0 AL
734 734 Axon Russellville AL 2025-06-17 Tasers 103086.24 To purchase equipped Axon Tasers https://www.russellvillepolice.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06172025-1091 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/russellvillepolice.org/2025/#m1524572 axon stated 2 0 0 AL
739 739 Axon Riverview AL 2026-06-15 Fleet ALPR 100872.0 The City Council is requested to consider the cooperative bid award for a five-year contract with Axon, for in-car cameras, with a total cost of $100,872. https://www.cityofriverview.com/government/Agendas/2026/Council%20Meeting/20260615%20%20Agenda.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-cityofriverview.com/#m579577 axon stated 1 0 0 AL
740 740 Axon Riverview AL 2026-06-15 bundle/OSP 100870.0 The proposed agreement is a five-year contract with Axon at an annual cost of $20,174.40, for a total contract cost of $100,870 over the life of the agreement. https://www.cityofriverview.com/government/Agendas/2026/Council%20Meeting/20260615%20%20Agenda.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-cityofriverview.com/#m579577 axon proposed 1 0 0 AL
853 853 Axon Enterprise AL 2023-09-19 Fleet ALPR 73426.08 The President called for a motion to authorize the Mayor or Police Chief to enter into an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the purchase of six (6) in-car cameras for the Enterprise Police Department. https://www.enterpriseal.gov/City%20Council/City%20Council%20Meeting%20Minutes%20of%20September%2019,%202023.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-enterpriseal.gov/2023/#m577145 axon stated 1 0 0 AL
871 871 Axon Orange Beach AL 2023-09-12 other 69324.84 Resolution authorizing the purchase of a Drone for the Police Department through the Sourcewell purchasing cooperative from Axon Enterprise, Inc., in the amount of $69,324.84. https://orangebeachal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=513,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/orangebeachal/2023/#m511562 axon stated 1 0 0 AL
964 964 Axon Riverview AL 2026-07-06 body cameras 50000.0 igan Municipal Risk Management Authority (MMRA) to reimburse the City of Riverview in the amount of $50,000 for the purchase of Axon Body-Worn Cameras for the Riverview Police Department. https://www.cityofriverview.com/Council%20Agendas/2026/07.06.2026%20%20Agenda%20Packet_Final.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-cityofriverview.com/#m579576 axon stated 1 0 0 AL
972 972 Axon Mobile AL 2023-05-23 other 49536.72 APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO AXON ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR 10 VIRTUAL REALITY HEADSETS AND CONTROLLERS, MPD; $49,536.72. https://mobileal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=490,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/mobileal/2023/#m454783 axon stated 1 0 0 AL
985 985 Axon Madison AL 2025-12-22 Fleet ALPR 46602.0 Authorizing purchase of three dash cameras from Axon Enterprise, Inc., through the state bid list ($46,602 to be paid from Police Department Capital Outlay budget) https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/madisonal-pubu/MEET-Agenda-5d90a299ea484c7d9c0221a2b19af172.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/mc-madison-al/#m54190 axon stated 1 0 0 AL
1080 1080 Axon Enterprise AL 2025-12-02 bundle/OSP 32189.5 Authorized Police Chief to execute three‑year agreement with Prepared by Axon – $32,189.50 (4‑aye) https://www.enterpriseal.gov/E-911%20Board%20Meeting%20Minutes%20of%20December%202,%202025_001.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-enterpriseal.gov/2025/#m577006 axon stated 1 0 0 AL
1144 1144 Axon Mobile AL 2026-06-02 other 24741.0 Approve purchase order to Axon Enterprise, Inc. for vehicle signal modules and cable assemblies for MPD; $24,741.00 https://mobileal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2644,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/mobileal/#m70659 axon stated 1 0 0 AL
1334 1334 Axon Enterprise AL 2023-11-21 bundle/OSP 5274.0 The President called for a motion to authorize the Police Chief to execute an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the purchase of sixty-two (62) body-worn cameras and tasers and seven (7) docking stations for the Enterprise Police Department. https://www.enterpriseal.gov/City%20Council/City%20Council%20Meeting%20Minutes%20of%20November%2021,%202023.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-enterpriseal.gov/2023/#m577135 axon stated 1 0 0 AL
1377 1377 Axon Lee County AL 2025-10-27 bundle/OSP 2957.15 Commission Office Axon Enterprise Inc. 5-Pro License Bundle & 10 GB Storage, 5-AB4 Camera Bundle, 5-1 Bay Dock $2,957.15 https://leecoal.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=943,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/leecoal/2025/#m829742 axon stated 1 1 0 AL

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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);