UC Systemwide Procurement is entering into a UC-wide strategic partnership with Axon Enterprise, Inc., a leading provider of public safety technology, training and software. This partnership consolidates previously fragmented campus-level solutions into a unified, enterprise-wide platform for safety operations, technology, and data management. It delivers cost stability, operational efficiency, and enhanced campus safety, while positioning UC as a national leader in modern public safety infrastructure.
Contract Structure:
- Term: Initial agreement through 2032 with renewal options
- Model: Systemwide master agreement with campus-level purchase orders
- Pricing: Subscription-based + hardware bundles
- Foundation: Cooperative contract (OMNIA/University of Nebraska) with UC enhancements
Supplier Information:
Axon Enterprise | OMNIA Contract website - Deeper dive into contract details
Molly Black | 775/427-5144 | Sr. Account Executive, Campus
What Axon Provides
Axon delivers an integrated ecosystem combining:
- Hardware
– TASER 10 devices (less-lethal force)
– Body-worn cameras (Axon Body 4)
– In-car video systems (Fleet 3)
- Cloud & Software Platform
– Evidence management (Axon Evidence)
– Records, dispatch, and analytics tools
– Secure, CJIS-aligned cloud infrastructure
- Services & Support
– Implementation and training
– Ongoing technical support and program management
– Subscription-based lifecycle management
- Advanced Capabilities
– AI tools (report writing, translation)
– Automated evidence capture (Auto-Tagging, Signal Sidearm)
– Drone integration and real-time crime center capabilities
Strategic Value to UC
- Systemwide Standardization
– Establishes consistent tools, policies, and training across all UC campuses
– Improves interoperability for multi-campus incidents - Financial Efficiency
– Locks in long-term pricing and reduces inflation exposure
– Eliminates redundant campus-level contracts and administrative overhead
– Leverages UC’s scale for better pricing and terms
- Modernized Service Model
– Dedicated Axon support and centralized program management
– Faster issue resolution and consistent service delivery
- Technology Lifecycle Management
– Predictable refresh cycles for hardware
– Continuous software updates via SaaS model
– Ensures all campuses remain on current technology
- Enhanced Safety & Operations
– Improved officer safety and situational awareness
– Automated workflows reduce administrative burden
– Better evidence capture, transparency, and accountability
Questions?
Adrian Ferreira | Director, FMC Category | Systemwide Procurement | UC Office of the President