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The Columbia Police Department invites community members to attend presentations on automated license plate recognition, body worn cameras and other Axon technology to explore potential implementation.

At these meetings, staff and Axon representatives will provide an overview of how the technology works, explain the potential benefits and discuss the policies in place to ensure responsible usage. Community members will also have the opportunity to ask questions, provide feedback and offer suggestions.

Axon’s Fleet 3 includes in-car cameras with ALPR (automated license plate recognition) technology designed to assist officers in identifying stolen vehicles, locating wanted suspects and improving overall law enforcement efficiency while maintaining a high standard of privacy, data protection and accountability through transparent comprehensive auditing.

This technology does not capture identifiable images of people or their faces and does not use facial recognition technology. ALPR camera systems support law enforcement by offering objective evidence crucial for solving cases.

The Department has been utilizing ALPR technology in some patrol vehicles for over a decade.

Axon Signal is a technology developed by Axon that enables automatic activation of Axon body worn cameras and in-car cameras in response to specific triggers such as drawing Tasers and handguns and activation of emergency lights or sirens. The system is designed to improve officer accountability and reduce the risk of missed recordings by ensuring that cameras start recording without requiring manual activation.

Axon's Evidence Management system includes Auto-Tagging Technology which enhances digital evidence management and officer accountability by automatically applying metadata like case numbers, locations, and timestamps to recordings so they are properly retained. Integrated with Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS), it reduces manual data entry, minimizes errors, and ensures accurate, transparent documentation, saving time for staff and strengthening public trust.

Additionally, this technology would be able to integrate with the existing Axon systems the department is utilizing. This will help streamline operations, improve response times and provide officers with real-time data to make informed decisions more quickly.

CPD recognizes the importance of open communication with the community when introducing new technology, and the department is eager to hear from residents to ensure that questions or concerns can be addressed.

The meetings will be held at the following times and locations:

  • Saturday, March 8, 10 a.m. to noon in Conference Rooms 1A/1B at City Hall, 701 E. Broadway

  • Monday, March 10, 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the Molly Thomas Bowden Neighborhood Policing Center, 1204 International Dr.

  • Monday, March 10, 6-8 p.m. in Conference Rooms 1A/1B at City Hall, 701 E. Broadway

Residents will also have the opportunity to leave comments on this page through April 6.


Members of the public may attend any open meeting. For requests for accommodations related to disability, please call 573.874.CITY (2489) or email City@CoMo.gov. In order to assist staff in making the appropriate arrangements for your accommodation, please make your request as far in advance of the posted meeting date as possible.

The Columbia Police Department invites community members to attend presentations on automated license plate recognition, body worn cameras and other Axon technology to explore potential implementation.

At these meetings, staff and Axon representatives will provide an overview of how the technology works, explain the potential benefits and discuss the policies in place to ensure responsible usage. Community members will also have the opportunity to ask questions, provide feedback and offer suggestions.

Axon’s Fleet 3 includes in-car cameras with ALPR (automated license plate recognition) technology designed to assist officers in identifying stolen vehicles, locating wanted suspects and improving overall law enforcement efficiency while maintaining a high standard of privacy, data protection and accountability through transparent comprehensive auditing.

This technology does not capture identifiable images of people or their faces and does not use facial recognition technology. ALPR camera systems support law enforcement by offering objective evidence crucial for solving cases.

The Department has been utilizing ALPR technology in some patrol vehicles for over a decade.

Axon Signal is a technology developed by Axon that enables automatic activation of Axon body worn cameras and in-car cameras in response to specific triggers such as drawing Tasers and handguns and activation of emergency lights or sirens. The system is designed to improve officer accountability and reduce the risk of missed recordings by ensuring that cameras start recording without requiring manual activation.

Axon's Evidence Management system includes Auto-Tagging Technology which enhances digital evidence management and officer accountability by automatically applying metadata like case numbers, locations, and timestamps to recordings so they are properly retained. Integrated with Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS), it reduces manual data entry, minimizes errors, and ensures accurate, transparent documentation, saving time for staff and strengthening public trust.

Additionally, this technology would be able to integrate with the existing Axon systems the department is utilizing. This will help streamline operations, improve response times and provide officers with real-time data to make informed decisions more quickly.

CPD recognizes the importance of open communication with the community when introducing new technology, and the department is eager to hear from residents to ensure that questions or concerns can be addressed.

The meetings will be held at the following times and locations:

  • Saturday, March 8, 10 a.m. to noon in Conference Rooms 1A/1B at City Hall, 701 E. Broadway

  • Monday, March 10, 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the Molly Thomas Bowden Neighborhood Policing Center, 1204 International Dr.

  • Monday, March 10, 6-8 p.m. in Conference Rooms 1A/1B at City Hall, 701 E. Broadway

Residents will also have the opportunity to leave comments on this page through April 6.


Members of the public may attend any open meeting. For requests for accommodations related to disability, please call 573.874.CITY (2489) or email City@CoMo.gov. In order to assist staff in making the appropriate arrangements for your accommodation, please make your request as far in advance of the posted meeting date as possible.

Page last updated: 03 Mar 2025, 04:21 PM