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Commission approves drone purchase and new recruitment incentive for certified 9-1-1 telecommunicators
Summary
The commission awarded a drone RFP to Unmanned Vehicle Technologies and approved a recruitment incentive program to attract certified telecommunicators; county staff said the retirement change for telecommunicators makes the incentive more effective.
Berkeley County commissioners approved a package of public-safety technology and recruitment steps that includes purchasing drones capable of 3‑D mapping and authorizing a hiring incentive for certified telecommunicators at the county 9‑1‑1 center.
Chief deputy and sheriff’s staff described a planned purchase of multiple drones equipped for 3‑D mapping and other public-safety uses. County staff recommended awarding the RFP to Unmanned Vehicle Technologies for $33,047.55 for a set of drones, software and accessories; the commission voted to…
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