LAPD getting APX NEXT radios ?

[mbnv992]

I know LAPD has had thier 8000’s since around 2019 (?) ish. I’ve noticed the LAPD School Police are now switching to the NEXT from thier old 5000’s ( still can’t believe 5000’s are still being used everyday by some departments but I guess if it works for them and they are all in working shape - why not ? ).

Anyone know if LAPD are going NEXT anytime soon ?

 

[StephanBH]

Well just for note, LASPD (Los Angeles School Police) is not LAPD. But about time they upgraded a bit.

In terms of LAPD, I don’t see why they would upgrade being on 8000’s currently. There is really no reason especially since they are not even running trunked yet. Would be a colossal waste of money.

 

[d119]

If 5000's being in service bother you, we're still using 2500's at work (on the way out), and I personally know of agencies using HT1000/MT2000/MTS2000 series portables, and ASTRO Spectra mobiles. It's all still out there. As long as batteries are being made...

 

[MITTYCPD]

They might going to the Next for better in building coverage.

 

[mbnv992]

If 5000's being in service bother you, we're still using 2500's at work (on the way out), and I personally know of agencies using HT1000/MT2000/MTS2000 series portables, and ASTRO Spectra mobiles. It's all still out there. As long as batteries are being made...

Wow ! I haven’t seen a Jedi radio in PS use in YEARS. Goes to show the testament of those radios. I still have many Jedi radios in my collection and they all work great. Use them for GMRS and they way outperform the BaoTurds everyone knows and loves.

 

[Giddyuptd]

I thought they used 6000s?

 

[jeepsandradios]

APX Next gives them Smart Connect. Great tool for schools that dont have great converage inside. If te system is capable its definately worth the upgrade. Ive seen other areas use this feature for the SRO.

 

[f40ph]

...still can’t believe 5000’s are still being used everyday by some departments but I guess if it works for them and they are all in working shape - why not ? ).

Yep - while parts are no longer avail from Moto, there's plenty of aftermarket out there. Our agency still uses 5000s and is slowly purchasing 8000s.