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Commissioners approve $6,576 radio purchase for sheriff’s Tahoe; chief deputy honored
Summary
Sheriff Scott DeCoste received approval to replace an aging vehicular repeater at a cost of $6,576, and Chief Deputy Jim McCormick was presented with an appreciation plaque for five years of service.
Sheriff Scott DeCoste told the Deuel County Commissioners on June 2, 2026 that a Guardian analog vehicular repeater (P25 mode option SKR for SVR350 Guardian Motorola XTL/APX) in a Tahoe needed replacement; the unit is nearly 20 years old and the replacement cost is $6,576. Commissioner William Klingman moved and Commissioner Jim Reichman seconded a motion to approve the purchase; the motion carried with Reichman and Klingman voting aye and Commissioner Timm absent.
In related department business, Chief Deputy Jim McCormick was presented with an appreciation plaque recognizing five years of service to the sheriff’s department.
Why it matters: Replacing aging radio equipment maintains interoperability and safety for law enforcement vehicles. The county approved the expenditure during the meeting minutes for capital or equipment replacement.
Next steps: The sheriff’s office will proceed with the purchase and installation of the replacement unit.
