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Council approves replacement of public-safety radios; staff cites federal COPS grant

Walnut Creek City Council · January 13, 2025

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Summary

Council authorized funding to replace digital public-safety radios, with staff saying the purchase is mainly funded by a federal COPS grant. Police staff reported an inventory review (about 45 radios historically) and a projected need for roughly 130 handheld radios to cover sworn, reserve and support personnel.

The City Council approved funding to replace digital radios used by public-safety personnel after staff said the project is primarily funded through a federal COPS grant.

Lieutenant Jeff Slater, who manages police technology, briefed the council about inventory and future…

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