YANKTON, S.D. (AP) - The city of Yankton has decided to replace its aging police radio system.
The Yankton Press and Dakotan (https://bit.ly/1VUOV2n ) reports the current system was considered state-of the-art when it was installed nearly 20 years ago, but it’s now outdated and in dire need of replacement.
The Yankton City Commission this past week voted unanimously to begin a multi-phase, $1.2 million effort to replace the 800 MHz trunked radio system. The product line is no longer supported by the manufacturer and will go away at some point.
Options include a stand-alone Association of Public Safety Officials P-25 800 MHz system, joining the South Dakota State Radio System and using cell phone coverage.
A consultant tasked with studying the available options is recommending the P-25 system.
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Information from: Yankton Press and Dakotan, https://www.yankton.net/
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