Sheriffs and county leaders press for NextGen 911, MARCS support and cybersecurity grants

May 7, 2025

Sheriff Michael Simpson and the County Commissioners Association asked the committee to preserve House funding for NextGen 911 implementation, MARCS radio user fee support, and cybersecurity grants to keep dispatch and public safety communication systems interoperable and secure.

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Sheriff Michael Simpson, representing the Buckeye State Sheriffs Association, and David Painter, president of the County Commissioners Association of Ohio, highlighted communications and dispatch priorities in the House budget that they said are crucial for public safety.

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