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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Link rowid vendor city state spend_date product amount ▲ quote source_document mytown_record ledger amount_type dup_rank geo_suspect anomaly state_norm
129 129 Axon Davenport IA 2023-08-02 bundle/OSP 2051000.52 Resolution approving a five-year purchase of police enterprise software and technology from Axon Enterprise, Inc of Scottsdale, Arizona in the amount of $2,051,000.52. https://davenportia.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3550,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/davenportia/2023/#m707938 axon stated 1 0 0 IA
202 202 Axon Des Moines IA 2025-09-08 Tasers 1091997.95 On the proposition to enter into a Loan Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. in the principal amount of not -to-exceed $1,091,997.95 for the purpose of providing funds for the purchase of certain taser certification bundle equipment and materials https://councildocs.dsm.city/minutes/as20250908.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-dsm.city/2025/#m576832 axon proposed 1 1 0 IA
253 253 Axon Marshalltown IA 2024-06-24 bundle/OSP 842467.5 Axon's bid package is for $842,467.50 over the next 5 years. https://marshalltownia.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2049,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/marshalltownia/2024/#m774356 axon stated 1 0 0 IA
370 370 Axon Davenport IA 2024-02-28 Tasers 452447.94 Resolution awarding a five-year contract for taser hardware, software, and training to Axon Enterprise, Inc of Scottsdale, Arizona in the amount of $452,447.94 using OMNIA Partners contract 3544-21-4615. https://davenportia.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4588,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/davenportia/2024/#m708046 axon stated 1 0 0 IA
385 385 Axon Marble Rock IA 2025-11-18 body cameras 422124.0 Deputy Luke Chatfield shared Axon ’s $422,124 quote for body and in-car cameras with a 10-year service agreement, expiring December 15 and likely to increase by $100,000. https://www.floydcoia.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11182025-1559 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/floydcoia.org/2025/#m1444537 axon stated 1 1 0 IA
421 421 Axon Fort Dodge IA 2023-12-18 body cameras 357113.3 Purchase of Body Worn Cameras, Patrol Car Cameras, and Interview Room Cameras in the amount of $357,113.30 from Axon Enterprises. https://fortdodgeiowa.civicweb.net/document/268959/City%20Council%20-%2018%20Dec%202023.pdf?handle=F62B4DB657ED4DFEA9EEBB4D19258D51 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/fortdodgeiowa/2023/#m991248 axon stated 1 0 0 IA
521 521 Axon New Providence IA 2026-03-10 bundle/OSP 228480.85 Resolution Approving Proposal From Axon Enterprise, Inc., For Police Equipment, In An Amount Not To Exceed $228,480.85 https://www.newprov.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03102026-1277 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/newprov.us/#m1467504 axon ceiling 2 0 0 IA
573 573 Axon Le Claire IA 2023-08-21 bundle/OSP 175926.65 Moved by Long, seconded by Bloom, approving the purchase of tas ers, body-worn and in-car cameras for the Police Department from Axon, Scottsdale, AZ, in an amount not to exceed $175,926.65 over a 60-month period, as presented. https://www.leclaireiowa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08212023-1023 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/leclaireiowa.gov/2023/#m1383092 axon ceiling 1 0 0 IA
623 623 Axon Independence IA 2025-08-25 body cameras 148300.0 AXON ENTERPRISE, INC EQUIP-PD $ 148,300.00 https://independenceia.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=396,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/independenceia/2025/#m773146 axon stated 1 0 0 IA
716 716 Axon Camanche IA 2024-05-21 bundle/OSP 108581.57 Authorize Chief Schmitz to contract with Axon for 5 years, not to exceed $108,581.57; https://www.camancheia.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05212024-50 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/camancheia.org/#m1543333 axon ceiling 1 0 0 IA
750 750 Axon Marshalltown IA 2024-12-20 bundle/OSP 100000.0 Axon Enterprise Inc AXON PD Body Cams & Tasers 100,000.00$ https://marshalltownia.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2157,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/marshalltownia/2024/#m774403 axon stated 1 0 0 IA
789 789 Axon Indianola IA 2021-08-16   90870.01 Resolution authorizing a five-year agreement with Axon for an amount not to exceed $90,870.01. https://indianolaia.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1797,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/indianolaia/2021/#m462700 axon ceiling 1 0 0 IA
842 842 Axon Manchester IA 2026-06-08 bundle/OSP 76233.7 Consider approval of the 10-year Police Officer Safety Plan T10 proposal from Axon Enterprise at a cost of $76,233.70 per year https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4153,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/manchesteria/#m582683 axon proposed 1 0 0 IA
1065 1065 Axon Dubuque County IA 2025-04-17 body cameras 34578.26 Axon’s quote is for a 5-year agreement at $34,578.26. https://dubuquecountyia.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5304,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/dubuquecountyia/2025/#m765746 axon stated 1 0 0 IA
1073 1073 Axon Coralville IA 2025-06-24 bundle/OSP 33298.0 Approve payment to Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Bundle – Taser 10 Cartridges, Axon Taser 10 Magazines, training and instructor course voucher – a la carte for Police (#INUS352406): $33,298.00. https://www.coralville.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06242025-1870 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/coralville.org/2025/#m1432203 axon stated 1 0 0 IA
1076 1076 Axon Webster City IA 2024-12-16 Tasers 33022.96 It was moved by Welch and seconded by McFarland that the purchase of Taser 10 (13 tasers and training) package from Axon in the amount of $33,022.96 for the Police Department be approved. https://www.webstercity.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12162024-86 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/webstercity.com/2024/#m1565520 axon stated 1 0 0 IA
1143 1143 Axon Muscatine County IA 2024-06-20 Tasers 24883.9 Request to Approve the Issuance of a Purchase Order in the Amount of $24,883.90 to Axon Enterprise for Fifteen (15) Axon Tasers with (18) Battery Packs and (71)Training Cartridges. https://muscatineia.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5108,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/muscatineia/2024/#m772691 axon stated 1 0 0 IA
1148 1148 Axon Camanche IA 2026-07-21 bundle/OSP 24264.17 Approve payment of Axon invoice for PD Annual License $24,264.17 https://www.camancheia.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07212026-170 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/camancheia.org/#m4435480 axon stated 1 0 0 IA
1155 1155 Axon Davenport IA 2023-08-02 body cameras 23000.0 Axon Enterprise Inc | body, vehicle, interview room video capture products | Amount: $23,000 https://davenportia.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3550,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/davenportia/2023/#m707938 axon stated 1 0 0 IA
1183 1183 Axon Independence IA 2025-01-13 body cameras 20459.52 AXON ENTERPRISE, INC EQUIP-PD $ 20,459.52 https://independenceia.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=466,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/independenceia/2025/#m773091 axon stated 1 0 0 IA
1231 1231 Axon Davenport IA 2023-10-18 Tasers 14944.8 Axon Enterprises Inc | taser batteries and cartridges | Amount: $14,944.80 https://davenportia.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3027,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/davenportia/2023/#m707979 axon stated 1 0 0 IA
1244 1244 Axon Davenport IA 2022-01-05 Tasers 12962.79 Axon Enterprises Inc | taser equipment | Amount: $12,962.79 https://davenportia.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5044,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/davenportia/2022/#m707587 axon stated 1 0 0 IA
1248 1248 Axon Waterloo IA 2024-04-01 body cameras 12792.24 Police (Axon Docking Station and Pro-License) Amount: $12,792.24 Expenditure: TCDTF Axon docking station and licenses. https://waterlooia.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=963,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/waterlooia/2024/#m461427 axon stated 1 0 0 IA
1265 1265 Axon Independence IA 2024-01-08 body cameras 10919.52 AXON ENTERPRISE, INC EQUIP-PD $ 10,919.52 https://independenceia.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=390,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/independenceia/#m773010 axon stated 1 0 0 IA
1327 1327 Axon Dubuque County IA 2025-04-17 body cameras 5599.4 Motion to approve the Axon Quote for Law Enforcement Body Cameras with upfront payment for discount was made by Pfeiler and — seconded by Conforti. https://dubuquecountyia.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5304,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/dubuquecountyia/2025/#m765746 axon stated 1 0 0 IA
1423 1423 Axon Independence IA 2025-04-28 body cameras 895.0 AXON ENTERPRISE, INC TRAINING-PD $ 895.00 https://independenceia.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=428,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/independenceia/2025/#m773118 axon stated 1 0 0 IA
1425 1425 Axon Charles City IA 2025-05-05 other 895.0 87405 AXON ENTERPRISE INC $895.00 https://www.cityofcharlescity.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05052025-519 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofcharlescity.org/2025/#m1507747 axon stated 1 0 0 IA
1464 1464 Axon Huxley IA 2024-06-25 Tasers 174.4 axon taser batteries x2/police $174.40 https://www.huxleyiowa.org/JUNE%2025%202024.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-huxleyiowa.org/2024/#m843312 axon stated 1 0 0 IA
1470 1470 Axon Independence IA 2025-09-22 body cameras 113.75 AXON ENTERPRISE, INC SUPPLIES-PD $ 113.75 https://independenceia.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=384,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/independenceia/2025/#m773156 axon stated 1 0 0 IA

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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);