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Council previews $2.56 million Motorola radio purchase for police and fire; questions on scope and timing

Fayetteville City Council · January 13, 2026
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Deputy Chief Tad Scott asked council to approve purchase of 286 mission‑critical radios, warranties and services from Motorola under a NASPO cooperative contract for $2,561,648.79; council asked about prior county projects, replacement schedules and how remaining department radios will be handled.

Deputy Chief Tad Scott told the Fayetteville City Council on Jan. 13 that staff seeks approval to acquire mission‑critical radio equipment, accessories, warranties and software services from Motorola Solutions under a NASPO cooperative purchasing contract.

Scott said the full bundle is $2,561,648.79 and covers 286 radios — 177 police portables, 80 fire portables and 29 mobile radios — plus a seven‑year radio warranty and five years of software services. The package includes real‑time personnel tracking and mapping functionality intended to improve situational awareness and coordination…

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