County approves another $5,000 for sheriff radios following dispatch split

The Box Elder County Commission on April 22 approved another ,000 for sheriff’s department handheld radio encryption, adding to earlier spending tied to the county’s emergency communications split. Box Elder County Auditor Shirlene Larsen told commissioners the sheriff’s department requested the additional money “for the same radio situation” so agencies can continue communicating with one another. The commission approved using Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund money. Commissioner Lee Perry, who made the motion, said the latest request stems from agencies now operating on different radio systems after Brigham City, Tremonton, Garland and Perry moved emergency dispatch operations to Weber... Article Link