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CSPD implementing new technology surcharge starting next week

A new $20 surcharge is now in effect for most municipal court violations in Colorado Springs. This report explains how that money will be used to fund police technology like body cameras, tasers, and the Real Time Crime Center.

The Real Reason Your Next Ticket in Colorado Springs Will Cost $20 More

By: Anthony Kambiss , James Gavato

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Starting next week, people convicted of traffic violations in Colorado Springs Municipal Court will face a new fee to help fund police technology.

The city council narrowly passed the police technology surcharge five to four back in November. The fee will help cover $4 million in technology costs including the following because they have doubled in price:

body cameras
traffic cameras
AI transcription software
taser contracts

News5 is told a $20 surcharge could bring more than $500,000 annually for the department.

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