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Warwick police, fire and public works seek technology and fleet updates; Flock ALPR extension proposed
Summary
Police and fire departments requested upgrades including a Citcom radio system for the new dispatch site and a two‑year extension of Flock automated license‑plate readers. The police also sought two Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles and withdrew an F‑150 purchase. The Flock extension will be funded from federal asset‑forfeiture funds, the police said.
Police and fire leaders presented a set of operational purchases and contract extensions during the council meeting.
Assistant Chief Howard of the fire department requested a sole‑source award to Signal Communications (Citcom) for equipment to support moving the dispatch center into Station 10, asking for $264,781 from the fire capital budget. "Citcom holds the proprietary equipment for this system in Warwick," he said, adding that antenna work will be a separate upcoming cost.
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