Summary
Consent item 6 spends about $4.5 million replacing police drones bought just a year ago. Commenters demanded to know whether the city is recovering money from the vendor and why alternatives weren't evaluated.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
About $4.5 million for new police drones.
✅Who benefits
Police department crime-fighting and surveillance capabilities.
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