Summary
New federal rules require police to be able to talk on encrypted channels by October 2026. The county is buying $152,128 in software to upgrade 340 existing radios instead of buying a whole new radio fleet — a cheaper fix that keeps officers compliant and their communications secure.
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Last discussed Apr 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$152,128, covered by a federal homeland security grant — no local taxpayer hit.
✅Who benefits
Police officers and the public, through compliant, secure emergency communications.
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