Tasers and body cameras for juvenile probation
Summary
The county is spending $82,272.95 over four years on Axon body cameras and tasers for juvenile probation officers. A Yerington resident objected to tasers on juveniles, but commissioners argued the tools protect officers who sometimes back up deputies and respond to schools.
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Last discussed May 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $82,273 over four years, with some cost savings from combining two prior contracts.
Juvenile probation officers and the juveniles and public they interact with, through safer de-escalation and documentation.
Residents who object to tasers being used in juvenile settings, including a speaker who cited her daughter's experience with juvenile probation.
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