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Radio communication back-up system

Award Information

Award #
15PBJA-23-GG-03392-JAGX
Funding Category
Formula
Location
Awardee County
WINNEBAGO
Congressional District
Status
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
Total funding (to date)
$189,312

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2023, $189,312)

The City of Rockford Police Department utilizes a radio/communications back-up system with only two broadcast repeater towers.  As the Department’s area is wider than the coverage zone, there is no adequate back-up system to ensure officer communication and safety.  The grant funding will allow the City of Rockford to enhance the system with five additional communication receivers as well as upgrade the technology within our dispatch/911 Center systems.

Date Created: September 22, 2023