Farmington Police/Fire Departments Get Radio Upgrades

FARMINGTON, CT — Local leaders at their last meeting earlier this month took major steps to improve both police and fire department communications.

That's because the Farmington Town Council unanimously approved two separate purchases of new portable radios and accessories to the town's two major public safety agencies.

In the first vote, council members awarded a contract to Motorola Solutions, Inc., of Woodcliff Lake, N.J., to spend $59,150 for new radios for the Farmington Police Department.

Specifically, the police radion contract calls for 10 brand new portable radios for officers as well as any accompanying accessories.

Funding for the purchase was already budgeted in the town's capital budget for this fiscal year.

Meanwhile, the council voted unanimously in support of a $100,000 contract with J&S Radio Sales, Inc., of Willimantic, for portable and mobile radios for the Farmington Fire Department.

Council members approved both communications equipment contracts without discussion.

For the minutes of the Sept. 12 Farmington Town Council meeting, click on this link.