Kalamazoo County Consolidated Dispatch radio readiness program
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Summary
Miller reported the dispatch authority approved an ~$8 million program to fund encrypted police radios and migrate fire/EMS to the county system by end of 2027.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $8 million in county dispatch authority capital funds over two years.
Police, fire, and EMS agencies countywide, and ultimately public safety responders and residents.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Sep 22, 2026
Councilmember Miller reported the county dispatch authority approved an additional $2 million to help public safety agencies across Kalamazoo County upgrade their radio equipment.
City Council - Mar 24, 2026
Miller reported the dispatch authority approved an ~$8 million program to fund encrypted police radios and migrate fire/EMS to the county system by end of 2027.
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