Louisiana Eyes $54M Tech Deal | Baton Rouge News

Louisiana lawmakers are eyeing a $54 million tech contract with Motorola to unify state law enforcement with one integrated system — including body cams, dashboard cams, and radios — promising $40 to $70 million in savings over ten years. The deal would cover major agencies from the Governor’s Office to Corrections and Juvenile Justice, aiming to eliminate fragmented systems and boost evidence reliability with smart features like auto-activation when radios or nearby cameras are in use. Though bypassing standard bidding, State Police spent nine months vetting options before choosing Motorola — already managing the state’s emergency wireless network — signaling a major tech shift after ending their Axon body cam contract. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/108d17bfc3ba1e17