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Residents press Pima County for better public safety and connectivity in remote areas; county to pursue connectivity and range‑deputy options
Summary
Residents from Redington and other remote communities told the Board of Supervisors that limited cell coverage, confusing ZIP‑code routing and long response distances create real safety hazards; county staff proposed range‑deputy pilots, mutual‑aid SOPs and pursuing federal connectivity grants.
Residents of remote Pima County communities urged the Board of Supervisors to act on public safety gaps that leave people isolated on poorly‑served roads and with limited 911 connectivity.
Public comments and findings: at the board’s time‑certain presentation, county staff summarized a short study focused on Redington, Arivaca (spelled Ara ̄baca in staff remarks), Sasabe and Sonoita. The chief findings were consistent: long travel distances to sheriff and fire resources, spotty or non‑existent cell phone signals that can prevent 911 access, and road‑condition and navigation challenges that increase response times. Several residents testified about recent violent incidents…
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