Harris to upgrade communication systems for Genesee County

Genesee County, New York, US, has awarded a contract to Harris to provide standards-based communications systems to enhance coverage and upgrade county-wide radio system for both public safety and public works agencies while replacing aging public safety radio systems.

Under the contract, Harris will provide standard system as well as land mobile radios to enhance improve coverage and upgrade communications for law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services and county highway and public works departments.

Genesee County sheriff Gary T. Maha said the Harris system has been selected following a diligent evaluation process and is expected to provide state-of-the-art communications capabilities that meet all requirements for the agency.

"We look forward to dramatic coverage improvement from the new system to support our first responders and public service agencies," Maha added.

In addition to eliminating most dead spots, the new system provides integrated and interoperable communications capabilities, covering 95%of the region, for better and more efficient coordination among public safety and public works agencies.

Featuring Harris’ VIDA network, the digital radio system is based upon Project 25 technology standards while and the Genesee County first responders and public works teams will utilise Harris XG-25 portable and mobile radios.