NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - The arrival of nearly a dozen new radios have been “a game changer” for the North Salem Police Department, Chief Thomas Howley said.
State Sen. Pete Harckham secured the $100,000 state grant used to purchase the equipment through the State and Municipal (SAM) Facilities Program.
“Ensuring that our police officers have the tools they need to communicate effectively is essential to public safety,” he said on Wednesday, Nov. 19, adding that he was “proud to support the dedicated men and women who serve and protect our towns every day.”
The new portable Motorola radios are, Harckham noted, designed for “agencies or organizations that need wide‐band interoperability, robust durability and strong audio and security performance.”
According to Howley, the police will use the radios to talk to more than 75 municipalities and emergency services units.
“This is a huge advantage. Before we could talk to 13 or 14. These new radios have been a game changer for our Police Department,” he added.
Town Supervisor Warren Lucas expressed gratitude for the funding, saying it “will make an immediate and lasting difference” to police.
“Reliable communications are vital in emergency situations, and thanks to Sen. Harckham’s advocacy, our officers will have the equipment they need to respond quickly and effectively,” he said.
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