Village of Beecher Board Meeting | October 27, 2025

Article Summary: The Beecher Village Board has approved the purchase of a new in-car camera system for the police department from Axon Enterprise, Inc. for $60,255.51. The cost will be spread over several years, with a portion expected to be covered by a state grant.

Beecher Police Department Key Points:

• The village approved a five-year contract with Axon Enterprise for an in-car camera system.

• The total cost is $60,255.51, with payments scheduled from December 2025 through June 2030.

• A reimbursement grant from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) will help offset the expense.

The Beecher Police Department will be equipped with new in-car cameras after the Village Board on Monday, October 27, 2025, approved a purchase from Axon Enterprise, Inc. totaling $60,255.51.

Trustee Joe Tieri, chair of the Public Safety Committee, made the motion to approve the technology upgrade. The agreement structures the payments over a multi-year period to manage the cost. The schedule begins with a small payment of $935.43 in December 2025, followed by a larger payment of $36,870.12 in May 2026. The remaining balance will be paid in annual installments of $5,612.49 from June 2027 through 2030.

According to the agenda, a portion of the total cost will be offset by a reimbursement grant from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB), reducing the direct impact on the village budget. The new camera system represents a significant modernization of the department’s equipment, enhancing officer safety and evidence collection capabilities. The board approved the purchase with a unanimous 6-0 vote.