Recently, the City of Terre Haute police and fire departments 15-year-old radios began to deteriorate and delay and dismiss critical communication for first responders. The City has since ordered new radios totaling $3.2 million and realized savings of $400,000.
The City of Terre Haute Police Department has been fully outfitted with the new radios, and the fire department is reaching its goal but has been hampered by supply chain issues. It is vital to prioritize funding in efforts for first responders' lines of communication to ensure they can do their job to the best of their ability and keep the community's public safety as their top priority.