Commission to act on body cameras

By RALPH ANSAMI

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IRONWOOD — The Ironwood City Commission on Monday will consider a five-year body camera contract for public safety department employees.

“We are at the end of our one-year trial period with Axon and are requesting authorization to enter into a five-year agreement to continue those services,” IPSD fire marshal Brandon Snyder wrote in a memo to commissioners.

Snyder indicated the implementation of body cameras and data management software has resulted in “increased accountability and citizen trust.”

The annual cost of the agreement with Ax...