Tallahassee Police Budgets $12.7M in 2025-29 Tech Plan

The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) is planning to spend $12.7 million for various tech-related public safety initiatives for fiscal years 2025-2029.

According to its website, the department “is currently in the process of a major technology refresh. Many dated systems are being upgraded to provide increased community visibility, transparency and efficiency.”

This project includes a range of software, equipment and infrastructure designed to support TPD totaling $12.7 million for FY25-29.

Some of the IT initiatives are:

• Update of the Axon body-worn camera system and implementation of video data quality control
• Upgrade of mobile data systems hardware
• Introduction of AI for video analytics
• Maintenance and upgrades to the TPD's records/case management system
• Expansion of the in-car camera system and Vx-Rail infrastructure

Specific amounts for FY2025 include:

• $74,300 for a BRASSTRAX machine
• $45,000 for in-car printer replacements

More information on TPD’s public safety technology plan can be found online.