KALAMAZOO, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – The Kalamazoo City Commissioners have approved millions of dollars to fund upgrades for the city’s Department of Public Safety.

The commissioners awarded $500,000 at a meeting this week for new vehicles. In addition, it gave the green light to $9.7 million for a contract with AXON Enterprises for equipment improvements over the next ten years.

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Public Safety officials say equipment being used today is at the end of its life and needs to be replaced.