County to buy encrypted radios for jail after unencrypted transmissions caused false reports

Aug 24, 2026

Council confirmed purchase of 50 encrypted radios (not to exceed $162,042) for the jail; Bill Holland said unencrypted transmissions had led to false reports during an overdose training and the replacements will protect medical and transport information from public scanner apps.

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Summit County Council approved Resolution 2026-222 confirming the Board of Control’s award of a purchase contract with VASTU Communications for 50 encrypted radios for the jail, in an amount not to exceed $162,042.

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