Commission approves $5,000 LATCF payment for sheriff handheld radio encryption
Summary
County auditor Charlene Larson said the sheriff requested an additional $5,000 from LATCF funds to encrypt handheld radios so local agencies (Brigham City, Tremonton, Perry) can interoperate; commissioners approved the expenditure by voice vote.
County auditor Charlene Larson told the commission the sheriff's office requested an additional $5,000 from LATCF to install handheld radio encryption so the county can communicate with neighboring agencies on different radio systems. Larson said the change is necessary after recent system splits and may require more expenditures in future to ensure interoperability with fire and EMS partners.
Commissioner Perry moved to approve the $5,000 expenditure from the LATCF fund for handheld radio encryption; Commissioner Bingham seconded and the motion passed by voice vote. Commissioners noted the action improves public‑safety communications with Brigham City, Tremonton and Perry.
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