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Kern County communications technicians say retention crisis threatens public‑safety radio work
Summary
Senior communications technicians told the Kern County Board of Supervisors they are losing experienced staff and asked the board to direct human resources to address pay and retention as the county implements a $130 million upgrade to its public‑safety radio system.
Technicians who maintain Kern County’s public‑safety radio network told the Board of Supervisors on March 10 that staffing losses are jeopardizing operations and the county’s large radio upgrade.
Jonah Tilton, a senior communications technician with 12 years on the job, said his seven‑person team is responsible for installing and maintaining equipment across one of California’s largest counties and for safeguarding “over a $130,000,000 invested in the county's radio network.” He said the county has lost three senior…
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