Purchase of Cradle Points for PD (Police Department) vehicles.
Town of ElkhartIndiana- Detected
- Jul 16, 2026
- 104 days ago
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- Information Technology
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Purchase of Cradle Points for PD (Police Department) vehicles. These devices allow police officers to connect to the city network securely and access applications in their vehicles. The existing units are end-of-life and are being replaced.
Inferred: The purchase is through AT&T to leverage FirstNet services (emergency responders priority service) and a significant discount (57% off retail). The purchase is part of the PD budget. Legal and Controller's office approved the purchase.
From the meeting
- Source
- Board of Works 07 07 2026 Meeting Recording
- Meeting date
- July 16, 2026
- Agency
- Town of Elkhart
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