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County commissioners debate EMS GPS reports, encrypted radio use after citizen concerns
Summary
At an Aug. 4, 2025, county commission committee meeting, officials discussed citizen reports that some EMS GPS units were disabled and considered sheriff'recommended encryption of radio communications; commissioners asked for follow-up information and the mayor said legal would be asked to pursue sources for secondhand claims.
County commissioners and public safety officials on Aug. 4, 2025, discussed citizen reports that some emergency medical services (EMS) GPS units had been disabled and weighed the sheriff'office's request to encrypt certain radio traffic, saying encryption is aimed at protecting responders and sensitive operational information.
The conversation began after a resident raised concerns about the possibility of disabled GPS units and requested an after'action-style report on vehicle usage and location. "I personally view it as a public safety issue," Sharlene Oliver said, adding she supports measures "for our first responders" while asking that any recordings remain available through public records rules if legally appropriate.
The county mayor responded that the claims had been secondhand and pledged to pursue the underlying sources. "I will ask our legal department to pursue what legal remedies are available to get those names of…
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