Just saw this from the awarded grants, etc from the federal govt's new 1.5trilion spending bill. Figured this may be of interest to people in Union County or Leonia.
https://www.booker.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/nj_funded_projects_cb_rm.pdf < listing of NJ projects.
Union County – Law Enforcement Interoperable Communications Upgrade - $1,270,000
The project involves the purchase of equipment to establish a new radio site to enhance interoperable communications coverage for law enforcement in the western portion of Union County and to make equipment upgrades to the existing three radio sites to enhance overall performance of the expanded network. Importantly, the project would increase coverage in New Providence, Berkeley Heights, and Summit, communities where there are gaps in coverage and capacity limitations in the existing network. The project will increase coverage on the NJ Interoperability Communications System used by 84% of law enforcement agencies in the county. The additional radio site will improve interoperability not only across police agencies, but among the public safety disciplines that serve Union County. It is critical to the safe operation of police services that officers from various jurisdictions be able to communicate real time to promote officer awareness and safety. The project is an excellent use of taxpayer funds because by augmenting our coverage footprint public safety will improve. Upgrades to the existing 3 radio sites will also enhance performance in communities across the entire network.
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Borough of Leonia
Strengthening Public Safety Communication Project - $251,000
This project will enable the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Emergency Medial Services (EMS), the Leonia Police Department, and Leonia Fire Department to operate on the same band of frequency. In addition to this, the Strengthening Public Safety Communications Project will further advance Borough goals of interoperability by allowing direct communication between our public safety professionals and the Bergen County Communications Center. This will increase the health and safety of community members.The Borough considers this project to be a high priority as it will impact not just Leonia residents, but the greater part of Bergen County. Completing this project will significantly increase interoperability between local and regional public safety departments, and will build upon existing relationships with mutual aid partners. The Borough strongly believes this necessary public safety investment will improve the health and safety conditions of the region.
https://www.booker.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/nj_funded_projects_cb_rm.pdf < listing of NJ projects.
Union County – Law Enforcement Interoperable Communications Upgrade - $1,270,000
The project involves the purchase of equipment to establish a new radio site to enhance interoperable communications coverage for law enforcement in the western portion of Union County and to make equipment upgrades to the existing three radio sites to enhance overall performance of the expanded network. Importantly, the project would increase coverage in New Providence, Berkeley Heights, and Summit, communities where there are gaps in coverage and capacity limitations in the existing network. The project will increase coverage on the NJ Interoperability Communications System used by 84% of law enforcement agencies in the county. The additional radio site will improve interoperability not only across police agencies, but among the public safety disciplines that serve Union County. It is critical to the safe operation of police services that officers from various jurisdictions be able to communicate real time to promote officer awareness and safety. The project is an excellent use of taxpayer funds because by augmenting our coverage footprint public safety will improve. Upgrades to the existing 3 radio sites will also enhance performance in communities across the entire network.
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Borough of Leonia
Strengthening Public Safety Communication Project - $251,000
This project will enable the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Emergency Medial Services (EMS), the Leonia Police Department, and Leonia Fire Department to operate on the same band of frequency. In addition to this, the Strengthening Public Safety Communications Project will further advance Borough goals of interoperability by allowing direct communication between our public safety professionals and the Bergen County Communications Center. This will increase the health and safety of community members.The Borough considers this project to be a high priority as it will impact not just Leonia residents, but the greater part of Bergen County. Completing this project will significantly increase interoperability between local and regional public safety departments, and will build upon existing relationships with mutual aid partners. The Borough strongly believes this necessary public safety investment will improve the health and safety conditions of the region.
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