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Sheriff outlines $2.5 million plan to expand county radio system; board delays decision
Summary
Sheriff David Falletti presented a stair-step proposal to move Cowley County's radio communications to an encrypted system with an estimated cost of $2.5 million and a goal of 95% county coverage for emergency personnel. Commissioners agreed to table the proposal until the full three-member board can consider options.
Sheriff David Falletti presented a plan to expand Cowley County’s radio communications into an encrypted environment and said the effort would aim for at least 95% coverage for emergency personnel across the county. Falletti described the proposal as a multi-stage approach with a total estimated cost of $2.5 million and requested the board delay final action until all three commissioners could weigh in.
Alan Marcotte joined the sheriff in answering commissioners’ questions, and Chris Cannon, speaking for rural fire districts, said those districts supported the sheriff’s proposal. Commissioners expressed a desire to review options and cost details with the full board before committing county resources; the item was tabled for consideration when all three commissioners are present.
