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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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Link rowid vendor city state spend_date product amount ▲ quote source_document mytown_record ledger amount_type dup_rank geo_suspect anomaly state_norm
9 9 Axon Denver CO 2025-12-03 bundle/OSP 27000000.0 Approved framework agreement 25-1968 with Axon for $27,000,000 (7‑0) https://denver.legistar1.com/denver/meetings/2025/12/9884_M_Health_and_Safety_25-12-03_Committee_Minutes.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/denver/2025/#m278508 axon stated 1 0 1 CO
43 43 Axon Larimer County CO 2022-02-22 bundle/OSP 6733569.41 Total Cost: $6,733,569.41; First year - $762,142.99; $626,905.30 each Consecutive Year 2. https://larimercoco.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4367,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/larimercoco/2022/#m700453 axon stated 1 0 0 CO
142 142 Axon Douglas County CO 2026-07-14 other 1925275.42 Master Services and Purchasing Agreement and 2026 Purchase Request Between the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Axon Enterprises, Inc for Skydio Drones and Axon Outpost Technology in the Amount of $1,925,275.42. https://douglascounty.legistar1.com/douglascounty/meetings/2026/7/4035_A_Board_of_County_Commissioners_Business_Meeting_26-07-14_AGENDA.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/douglascounty/#m549523 axon stated 1 0 0 CO
153 153 Axon Englewood CO 2025-12-01 bundle/OSP 1803516.0 Motion - Contract approval between the City of Englewood and Axon Enterprise Inc. not to exceed amount of $1,803,516 https://englewoodgov.civicweb.net/document/453629/City%20Council%20Regular%20-%2001%20Dec%202025.pdf?handle=63C2A9974F38412EA02D70F65796CD8E https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/englewoodgov/2025/#m981042 axon ceiling 1 0 0 CO
154 154 Axon Douglas County CO 2026-02-24 bundle/OSP 1748541.86 Master Purchasing Agreement in the Amount of $1,748,541.86. https://douglascounty.legistar1.com/douglascounty/meetings/2026/2/4089_M_Board_of_County_Commissioners_Business_Meeting_26-02-24_MINUTES.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/douglascounty/#m549504 axon stated 1 0 0 CO
195 195 Axon Arvada CO 2026-04-21 bundle/OSP 1180369.75 R26-032, A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement Between the City of Arvada and Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Goods and Services Related to Police Department Technology Improvements in an Amount not to Exceed $1,180,369.75 in the First Year https://arvadaco.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5332,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/arvadaco/#m210963 axon ceiling 1 0 0 CO
217 217 Axon Pueblo County CO 2024-11-11 body cameras 1000000.0 An Ordinance approving an agreement between Axon Enterprise, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, and the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, for the continuation of video storage services and purchase of new body worn camera hardware https://puebloco.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5107,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/puebloco/2024/#m787958 axon stated 1 0 0 CO
259 259 Axon Evans CO 2024-02-20 bundle/OSP 820467.02 approving the renewal and _ restructuring of the contract with Axon in the amount of $820,467.02 over a 5-year period. https://pub-evans.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=3413 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/pub-evans/2024/#m978749 axon stated 1 0 0 CO
333 333 Axon Arvada CO 2022-03-07 body cameras 549735.49 A Resolution Authorizing a Purchase Order #Q-367607-44599.774AS By and Between the City of Arvada and Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Body Worn Camera Equipment and Related Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $549,735.49 in the First Year https://arvadaco.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3047,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/arvadaco/2022/#m442833 axon ceiling 1 0 0 CO
371 371 Axon Denver CO 2025-12-03 body cameras 450000.0 Approved amendment 25-1967 adding $450,000 to Axon body‑camera contract (7‑0) https://denver.legistar1.com/denver/meetings/2025/12/9884_M_Health_and_Safety_25-12-03_Committee_Minutes.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/denver/2025/#m278508 axon stated 1 0 0 CO
382 382 Axon Chaffee County CO 2024-02-20 bundle/OSP 427975.8 Commissioner Baker moved to approve the Axon Enterprise, Inc. Contract for Bodycam and Taser Replacement for $427,975.80 for the Sheriff’s Office. https://chaffeecoco.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4111,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/chaffeecoco/#m750365 axon stated 1 0 0 CO
409 409 Axon Brighton CO 2024-03-05 bundle/OSP 382796.0 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT 21-006857 WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. FOR THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-SIX DOLLARS ($382,796.00) https://brightonco.legistar1.com/brightonco/meetings/2024/3/1517_A_City_Council_24-03-05_Meeting_Agenda.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/brightonco/2024/#m236825 axon stated 1 0 0 CO
528 528 Axon Gunnison County CO 2026-03-17 bundle/OSP 215159.07 Quote Q-813-232-46079AP; Axon Enterprise, Inc; Sheriff’s Office; 6/1/2026 to 5/31/2031; $215,159.07 https://www.gunnisoncounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03172026-1169 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gunnisoncounty.org/#m1512704 axon stated 1 0 0 CO
542 542 Axon Douglas County CO 2026-06-23 body cameras 200000.0 Contract with Axon Enterprises in the Amount of $200,000.00. https://douglascounty.legistar1.com/douglascounty/meetings/2026/6/4033_M_Board_of_County_Commissioners_Business_Meeting_26-06-23_MINUTES.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/douglascounty/#m549525 axon stated 1 0 0 CO
613 613 Axon Denver CO 2026-03-11   150000.0 Approved $150,000 Axon Enterprise ALPR contract (citywide, 50 cameras) https://denver.legistar1.com/denver/meetings/2026/3/12576_M_Health_and_Safety_26-03-11_Committee_Minutes.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/denver/#m278643 axon stated 1 0 0 CO
668 668 Axon Cañon City CO 2021-12-06 body cameras 129053.18 Award Bid 06-22: Axon Bodycams to Axon Enterprise, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $129,053.18. https://www.canoncity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12062021-442 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/canoncity.org/2021/#m1190074 axon ceiling 1 1 0 CO
698 698 Axon Cañon City CO 2024-07-01 Fleet ALPR 116887.04 Awarded Bid 35-24: Axon Fleet to Axon Enterprise, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $ 116, 887. 04. https://www.canoncity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012024-786 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/canoncity.org/2024/#m1190174 axon ceiling 1 1 0 CO
761 761 Axon Gunnison County CO 2025-04-15 other 99586.34 Quote Summary; Axon Enterprise, Inc; Sheriff’s Office; 7/1/2025 to 6/31/2030; $99,586.34 https://www.gunnisoncounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04152025-1084 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gunnisoncounty.org/2025/#m1513146 axon stated 1 0 0 CO
779 779 Axon Englewood CO 2026-06-15 bundle/OSP 95021.0 Addendum to the Axon Enterprises contract in the amount of $95,021 over the 5 year contract https://englewoodgov.civicweb.net/document/467643/City%20Council%20Regular%20-%2015%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=96EBF7B7C4DC447CAAC95F6E9D8F80E5 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/englewoodgov/#m581501 axon stated 1 0 0 CO
803 803 Axon Cañon City CO 2026-07-06 Fleet ALPR 87073.5 Awarded Bid 90-26: Axon Fleet Renewal to Axon in an amount not to exceed 87,073.50 https://www.canoncity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-1161 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/canoncity.org/#m12716 axon ceiling 1 1 0 CO
828 828 Axon Chaffee County CO 2024-02-20 Fleet ALPR 79371.0 Consider for Approval Axon Enterprise Contract for $79,371.00 for Purchase of In-vehicle Cameras, Supporting Information, & Services and Training for the Sheriff's Office https://chaffeecoco.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4111,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/chaffeecoco/#m750365 axon stated 1 0 0 CO
921 921 Axon Montrose County CO 2025-06-03 Tasers 59147.4 Approved purchase of 65 Axon Taser 10s and certification bundle for $59,147.40 (all voted yes) https://montroseco.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4964,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/montroseco/2025/#m726417 axon stated 1 0 0 CO
1031 1031 Axon Paonia CO 2026-01-27 Tasers 37772.95 Trustee Tamow makes a motion to recommend the renewal of the Axon Taser contract . for 60 months with the purchase of two (2) additional Axon Taser Conducted Energy devices. https://paoniaco.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1274,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/paoniaco/#m790227 axon recommended 1 0 0 CO
1125 1125 Axon Cañon City CO 2024-07-01 bundle/OSP 27313.07 Awarded Bid 52-24: Axon Core to Axon Enterprise, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $ 27, 313. 07. https://www.canoncity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012024-786 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/canoncity.org/2024/#m1190174 axon ceiling 1 1 0 CO
1127 1127 Axon Paonia CO 2026-01-27 Tasers 27270.0 Consideration of Renewing Axon Contract with Two Additional Taser Devices. https://paoniaco.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1274,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/paoniaco/#m790227 axon stated 1 0 0 CO
1154 1154 Axon Cañon City CO 2021-11-01 body cameras 23063.44 Award Bid S04-21 Interview Room System to Axon Enterprise, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $23,063.44. https://www.canoncity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11012021-434 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/canoncity.org/2021/#m1190077 axon ceiling 1 1 0 CO
1195 1195 Axon Blue River CO 2025-11-18 body cameras 18167.2 Approved $18,167.20 Axon body‑camera system contract (all ayes) https://blueriverco.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=362,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/blueriverco/#m821981 axon stated 1 0 0 CO
1298 1298 Axon Mancos CO 2026-07-08 body cameras 7638.24 06/10/2026 Axon Enterprises, Inc. INV 115054 $7,638.24 https://mancoscolorado.com/api/blob/viewBlob?rf=t&i=%252Bz6VJs0ihzv9p%252BI5%252BXnp7G%252BMY%2FAiKVEUatUqp3roMV1iS4hV9X72NMZ0cvb2nhh%2F https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/mancoscolorado.com/#m1612358 axon stated 1 0 0 CO
1309 1309 Axon Mancos CO 2026-02-01 other 6899.8 Axon Enterprises, Inc. Supplies $6,899.80 02/11/2026 https://mancoscolorado.com/api/blob/viewBlob?rf=t&i=L9u5IzKzltDjjIvZFoOTWNK%252BbHplmMTQzKfeHuJbAqFI7zAhaYK3ZCMnZ2C3b3Nz https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/mancoscolorado.com/#m1612377 axon stated 1 0 0 CO
1311 1311 Axon Parker CO 2025-09-22 bundle/OSP 6630.36 approve the execution for the Axon lease for body and in -car cameras annual payments of $6,630.36 for five years, and tasers annual payments of $3,847.68 for five years. https://parker.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=881 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-parker/2025/#m6350997 axon stated 1 0 0 CO
1312 1312 Axon Paonia CO 2026-01-27 body cameras 6546.4 Trustee Mejorado makes a motion of the addition of one (1) Axon Body Worn Camera to our existing Axon BWC contract. https://paoniaco.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1274,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/paoniaco/#m790227 axon stated 1 0 0 CO
1404 1404 Axon Douglas County CO 2026-02-24 Tasers 1748.0 AXON Enterprises Purchase Requests for the 2026 Annual Invoice to Include Coterminous 5th, 6th and 7th Amendments to the Taser International Master Purchasing Agreement in the Amount of $1,748 https://douglascounty.legistar1.com/douglascounty/meetings/2026/2/4089_M_Board_of_County_Commissioners_Business_Meeting_26-02-24_MINUTES.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/douglascounty/#m549504 axon stated 1 0 0 CO
1476 1476 Axon Montrose County CO 2026-04-21 Tasers 59.0 City Council consideration of the purchase of an Axon Taser 10 Certification Bundle by the Montrose Police Department for the total purchase price of $59, https://montroseco.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5443,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/montroseco/#m552016 axon stated 1 0 0 CO

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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);
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