Police and Fire Radio Replacement
Summary
The city is buying new Motorola radios because the current police and fire fleet can no longer receive software updates — a quiet but important public-safety upgrade.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Budgeted in the FY-27 capital plan with annual subscription payments from police and fire budgets.
Police officers, firefighters and residents relying on reliable emergency communications.
Opponents say residents' privacy is exposed to a third-party data ecosystem, with wrongful-detention lawsuit risks cited.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Commission - Oct 27, 2026
The city is buying new Motorola radios because the current police and fire fleet can no longer receive software updates — a quiet but important public-safety upgrade.
Bozeman police, city commission sign Axon contract amid public outcries
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City Commission - Oct 20, 2026
The city is spending roughly $2.4 million on body cameras, dash cameras, tasers, and digital evidence management from Axon. Opponents filled the chamber citing privacy, AI surveillance, Axon's ICE contracts, and past police accountability concerns; commissioners defended staff diligence but approved it on the consent agenda. Expect follow-up debate on city surveillance and AI policies.
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