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County staff urge phased replacement of aging public‑safety radios; $3.7M price estimate cited
Summary
Emergency communications staff outlined a plan to replace the county’s radios and 9‑1‑1 consoles, citing end‑of‑life equipment and rising vendor prices. Staff recommended a phased approach beginning with dispatch consoles, the Department of Emergency Services and the sheriff’s office.
Caroline County communications and emergency services staff briefed the Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 14 about a planned replacement of the county’s public‑safety radios and 9‑1‑1 consoles, saying the equipment has reached end of life and vendor pricing is increasing.
The plan the team presented showed a full replacement cost estimate for portable radios and 9‑1‑1 console upgrades in the range of about $3.7 million. Staff said Motorola — the system vendor — has signaled likely price increases of 5–10% annually, and the county has set aside $906,000 in the FY2026 capital plan.
What staff described
• Equipment and capabilities: Steve Herlock, communications division chief, and Troy Pluchek, communications lieutenant, said the new radios are P25…
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