BOSSIER CITY, La. - Bossier City officers will soon carry new, upgraded tasers -- part of a $421,752 public safety investment approved Tuesday.

The council will take the money from the Public Safety and Health Trust Fund to purchase tasers for the police department and the City Marshal’s office.

Two related ordinances authorize Mayor Tommy Chandler to execute Axon Enterprise contracts covering equipment and training.

Council members approved the measures without opposition.

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