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Police port security radios

City of Sault Ste. Marie
Detected
Jul 20, 2026
106 days ago
Sector
Public Safety
Est. value
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What's planned

The Police Department plans to replace its aging 800MHz radio system and is seeking a FY 2026 FEMA Port Security Grant for $198,000 to accelerate the project. An RFP for phase one has already been issued, but award is being deferred pending the grant decision for 15 portable, 11 mobile, and two base station radios with programming, installation, and training. Radio, networking, and public safety tech vendors should track this as the grant outcome will drive contract award and future FY 2027-2028 replacement work.

Background

Existing radios include Motorola APX4000, XTS5000, Spectra/Astro Plus, and XTL5000 units, many beyond manufacturer support and not fully CJIS compliant.

From the meeting

Meeting date
July 20, 2026
Agency
City of Sault Ste. Marie

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