Chicopee Police Department Data Review: FY2017-FY2022
(Fiscal Year runs from July 1 to June 30)
The data indicates a significant divergence between equipment expenditure and deployment frequency. While Taser use peaked in fiscal year 2020 before declining, the calculated cost per use increased substantially in subsequent years, suggesting considerable investment in the technology independent of its deployment rate.
The per-use cost rose from approximately $742 in FY2020 to over $2,557 in FY2022, a 245% increase. This trend suggests a period of significant procurement, potentially reflecting departmental upgrades to newer, more expensive Taser models or comprehensive service contracts.