Project 5: Public Safety Communication Improvements

Project Statement

The new communication technology will replace 12-15 year-old equipment used primarily by the Police Department, Fire Department, and the Sheriff’s Office. This project will provide capital improvements to the communication system(s) of the Police Department, Fire Department, and the Sheriff’s Office and may include communication equipment and computer based communication control systems which support emergency communication (911 Emergency Communication) to the general public. Examples of eligible sub-projects for funding include improvements to the 800 MHz radio system, replacement of the E911 phone system, and upgrade of Police Communications Center computer/support equipment.  

Key Project Statistics

  • Designer: RCC Consultants, Inc.
  • Contractor: Motorola
  • Program Manager: Jacobs Engineering
  • Sponsor: Central Services
  • Original SPLOST Budget: $11,000,000
  • Amended Budget: $11,263,904
  • Total Cost: $11,263,904
  • Completion Date: February 2011
Police using Computer System