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Hennepin County donates encrypted radios worth about $30,000 to Rosemount Police
Summary
City staff announced acceptance of a donation of encrypted radios from Hennepin County to the Rosemount Police Department; the donation was included in the consent agenda the council approved 5-0.
City staff told the Rosemount City Council on July 1 that Hennepin County provided a donation of encrypted radios to the Rosemount Police Department worth roughly $30,000; the donation was accepted by council as part of the consent agenda.
A staff member said Sergeant Josh Swenson led the inquiry and acquisition effort on behalf of the police department. The staff member described encrypted radios as a critical post-9/11 security upgrade and said the donation represented a significant cost savings to the city.
The consent agenda (items 6A through 6L, with 6D pulled for separate discussion) was approved on a 5-0 roll call, which included acceptance of the Hennepin County radio donation.
