Freeport council approves $19,256 purchase to replace radios after state encryption mandate
Council approved purchase of encrypted police radios after Police Chief Tim Griffin reported the department's current unit cannot be upgraded to meet a State of Michigan encryption requirement. The $19,256.67 purchase passed unanimously by roll call.
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Village President Bill Andrews presided over the July 13 council meeting where Police Chief Tim Griffin said the State of Michigan now requires encrypted police radios and the department's current radio cannot be upgraded. Trustee Lani Forbes moved, and Trustee Amanda Faunce supported, a purchase from Chrouch Communications, Inc. of $12,682.27 plus $6,574.40 for a second radio for a total of $19,256.67; upon roll call "All voted "Aye.""
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