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IT upgrades and police equipment, including beyond‑line‑of‑sight drones, featured in 2026 CIP presentation
Summary
IT staff proposed $150,000 for data backup hardware and $350,000 for fiber laterals; police outlined upgrades from radios to K‑9 replacement and reported FAA approval for beyond‑line‑of‑sight drone operations and five licensed pilots, citing a recent successful rescue during tests.
HILLIARD — Committee members heard a consolidated IT and public safety presentation that covered lifecycle IT purchases, police technology upgrades and operational tools including drones and cyber‑forensics equipment.
IT staff said the 2026 IT capital budget includes $150,000 for additional data backup capacity, $150,000–$250,000 for ongoing lease/backstop support (CLLAPS) and $350,000 for fiber laterals and continued…
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