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Sheriff's radio communications upgrade
Summary
After years of delays, the ~$2.5 million radio project has four radios in testing and a new repeater on Fremont Peak, with cellular and Starlink backups planned. Neighboring agencies, including San Jose PD, will get interoperability access.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
About $2.5 million invested so far, roughly half from pandemic-era rescue funds rather than the general fund.
✅Who benefits
Deputies and all county residents, especially South County where cell coverage is thin.
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