Raleigh, NC, Oct. 7, 2025 — Wake County is returning to the use of electronic control weapons after several years without issuing them to new deputies. On Monday, the Wake County Board of Commissioners approved a five-year, $1.4 million contract with Axon Enterprise (website), the Arizona-based manufacturer of TASER devices, to equip and train the Wake County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) with the latest TASER 10 model (product) and related technology.
The agreement, which begins next month, authorizes Axon to provide 200 TASER 10 units, accessories, cloud-based evidence management, and comprehensive virtual-reality training for deputies. The total cost over the contract term is approximately $1.44 million, paid in annual installments through 2030.
What the Contract Covers
The contract bundles TASER 10 weapons, replacement cartridges, batteries, holsters, and safety equipment with Axon’s Evidence software (product), which allows secure digital storage of use-of-force data. Deputies will also receive virtual-reality training modules designed to simulate high-stress encounters and reinforce de-escalation tactics.
The agreement was executed under a sole-source procurement, meaning Axon was identified as the only available vendor authorized to sell and service TASER-brand equipment in the United States…