PILLAR: Safe
AGENDA DATE: May 13, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Dallas Police Department
PRIORITY: Government Efficiency
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SUBJECT
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Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the cooperative purchasing agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. through Sourcewell Contract No. 101223-AXN to add counter-unmanned aircraft systems technology, including drone detection, tracking, and mitigation capabilities - Not to exceed $10,382,400.00, from $267,477,691.30 to $277,860,091.30 - Financing: HSGD Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant Fund
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BACKGROUND
The Dallas Police Department (DPD) continues to expand its public safety technology capabilities to enhance situational awareness, protect critical infrastructure, and support large-scale special events. As part of these efforts, the City has been awarded grant funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, administered by the Texas Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Grants Division, for the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant Program.
This action will authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the cooperative purchasing agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to incorporate counter-unmanned aircraft systems technology, including mobile detection systems and mitigation equipment. These technologies provide real-time drone detection, tracking, identification, and pilot location capabilities through integrated radio frequency, radar, and camera systems. The equipment is designed for rapid deployment to support high-risk events and critical infrastructure protection, including operations associated with the FIFA World Cup 2026 and other major regional events.
The supplemental agreement will enable the acquisition and deployment of Axon Dedrone RapidResponse mobile trailers and associated mitigation technologies, enhancing DPD's ability to detect and respond to unauthorized or m...
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