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Emergency Dispatch Phone System Upgrade

Howard County

Summary

The county approved a new phone service plan for dispatch with RCN Technologies to resolve ongoing communication failures between city and county lines. The cost will be shared on a 60-40 split with the city.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Apr 27, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

$12,919.00 total cost, shared 60-40 with the city.

✅Who benefits

Emergency dispatchers, law enforcement personnel, and county residents requiring reliable 911 and non-emergency call services.

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