County’s Emergency Vehicles Getting Multi-County Connectivity
Emergency vehicles in Carroll County, Ark., are set to receive new technology that will enable multi-county connectivity. Over 25 vehicles have been outfitted with the Arkansas Wireless Information Network (AWIN) as part of a state-wide project funded by the Department of Homeland Security.
The Office of Information & Technology says the project was established to “design and deliver a single, reliable, shared-use wireless voice and data system that provides statewide coverage and interoperability to public safety and public service entities.
” Thirteen AWIN Motorola radio systems have been issued to the commanding officers in emergency departments, including three police chiefs, 10 fire chiefs, and the supervisors at the Carroll Sheriff’s Department.
Abstracted by the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center(NLECTC) from the Eureka Springs Times Echo (05/02/06); Wietecha, Virginia .
