From WQOW tv website. I wonder if they are going to consider WISCOM as neighboring Dunn County is going that way.
Chippewa Co. (WQOW) - When officers respond to a scene, seconds matter, which is why their ways of communicating need to be fast and efficient. But, what happens when the system they use is outdated and interrupts coverage?
Chippewa County is calling in for an upgrade to its communication system. Andy Bauer, the network engineer for Chippewa County, said technological times have changed. “It's only going to require more bandwidth as we continue forward,” he said. "It's aging equipment that's no longer being supported. And, it's kind of something that we have to piece pieces together to keep the system running and keep our officers safe so they have a communication line back to our dispatch center."
Law enforcement said the upgrade is needed after discovering a lack of coverage in some areas of the county. Lt. Richard Starck, from the field services department of the Chippewa County Sheriff's Office, said keeping dispatchers informed of where officers are is very important. "Sometimes, we've only had three to four deputies on at one time, and (they're) scattered throughout the county.”
In 2012, the Federal Communications Commission retracted a mandate for all dispatch and radio systems to be digital. But, digital provides better and faster coverage, which is why Chippewa County is looking to upgrade its current communication system from a radio-wave, analog system to a digital one.
Dennis Brown, the director of the Chippewa County Emergency Management, said upgrades will benefit the county in the long run. "With the new system, we will have improved coverage. That way, it can handle new technology down the road."
While going digital is a better option, it will require county officials to plan beyond the wires already in place. "Digital is a nice clean system, but it requires additional towers,” Brown said. “Those are the sorts of things we'll be looking at is additional site acquisition for new towers down the road."
While the upgrades may not happen until as early as next year, moving forward, the priority remains the same: keeping officers and citizens safe.
County officials said they do not know how much the upgrade will cost.
The Chippewa County Facilities and Parks Committee will meet Thursday, March 5 at 3:45p.m to discuss the updates.
Chippewa Co. (WQOW) - When officers respond to a scene, seconds matter, which is why their ways of communicating need to be fast and efficient. But, what happens when the system they use is outdated and interrupts coverage?
Chippewa County is calling in for an upgrade to its communication system. Andy Bauer, the network engineer for Chippewa County, said technological times have changed. “It's only going to require more bandwidth as we continue forward,” he said. "It's aging equipment that's no longer being supported. And, it's kind of something that we have to piece pieces together to keep the system running and keep our officers safe so they have a communication line back to our dispatch center."
Law enforcement said the upgrade is needed after discovering a lack of coverage in some areas of the county. Lt. Richard Starck, from the field services department of the Chippewa County Sheriff's Office, said keeping dispatchers informed of where officers are is very important. "Sometimes, we've only had three to four deputies on at one time, and (they're) scattered throughout the county.”
In 2012, the Federal Communications Commission retracted a mandate for all dispatch and radio systems to be digital. But, digital provides better and faster coverage, which is why Chippewa County is looking to upgrade its current communication system from a radio-wave, analog system to a digital one.
Dennis Brown, the director of the Chippewa County Emergency Management, said upgrades will benefit the county in the long run. "With the new system, we will have improved coverage. That way, it can handle new technology down the road."
While going digital is a better option, it will require county officials to plan beyond the wires already in place. "Digital is a nice clean system, but it requires additional towers,” Brown said. “Those are the sorts of things we'll be looking at is additional site acquisition for new towers down the road."
While the upgrades may not happen until as early as next year, moving forward, the priority remains the same: keeping officers and citizens safe.
County officials said they do not know how much the upgrade will cost.
The Chippewa County Facilities and Parks Committee will meet Thursday, March 5 at 3:45p.m to discuss the updates.
Chippewa County going digital
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