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Council proclaims National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and approves lease for 9-1-1 radio equipment for new center
Summary
The council recognized 9-1-1 telecommunicators and approved an equipment lease with Motorola Solutions for the new Talbot County 9-1-1 center's radio equipment; staff explained the new center is being built at the county public safety complex and Port Street will be retained as a backup.
The Talbot County Council proclaimed April 13–19, 2025, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and acknowledged the daily role of 9-1-1 telecommunicators in routing emergency responses and supporting first responders. Talbot County 9-1-1 staff — including director Bridal (full name in record: Bridal Narayano) and members of the operations team — thanked the council and described the daily demands of call-taking and dispatch.
Bridal told the council Talbot County is building a new 9-1-1 center at Mary’s Court within the Talbot County Public Safety Complex. The new center’s furniture has been ordered; county staff later asked the council for additional technology funding in the meeting to complete the buildout. Bridal said Port Street will be retained as a live backup center to ensure continuity if there is a failure at the new facility.
Separately, the council introduced and approved an administrative resolution authorizing an equipment lease-purchase agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc., for computer-aided dispatch and radio equipment to be used in the new 9-1-1 center. Council members described the lease equipment as the dispatch console radios — similar in capability to field radios but configured for the center with additional talk groups and monitoring capabilities.
Vote: The council voted unanimously to approve the administrative resolution authorizing the Motorola lease (Callahan — aye; Stepp — aye; Lesher — aye; Milkey — aye; Hay — aye). The lease will allow 9-1-1 staff to interface directly with the county radio system from the new center.
Ending: With the proclamation, comments of appreciation and the equipment lease approved, county staff said they will continue the new center buildout and return to the council as additional technology and funding decisions are needed.
