Article: Monroe County Moves Closer to Upgrading Public Safety Radio System; Federal Funds Covering Most of Costs for New Motorola system.

Monroe County has moved a step closer to significantly improving public safety for county residents by signing a contract to join the Michigan Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS), the statewide digital two-way radio system operated by the Michigan State Police.

Monroe County law enforcement and other emergency response personnel will purchase about 1,025 Motorola mobile and portable two-way radios on the MPSCS. Three towers will be constructed in the county to ensure public safety coverage for all residents. The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing $6 million for the Motorola public safety communications system for Monroe County.

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