Summary
The county is spending $3 million with Motorola Solutions to modernize its 911 dispatch radio system and add cybersecurity protections — the equipment first responders and dispatchers rely on every day.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
The purchase costs $3,001,750, funded through the county's capital budget and bond issue.
Everyone who calls 911 in Carroll County — dispatchers, firefighters, paramedics, and police get more reliable equipment.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of County Commissioners Open Session - Sep 17, 2026
The county is spending $3 million with Motorola Solutions to modernize its 911 dispatch radio system and add cybersecurity protections — the equipment first responders and dispatchers rely on every day.
Board of County Commissioners Open Session - Aug 6, 2026
The county renewed the support contract for its computer-aided dispatch system so emergency calls keep flowing without interruption.
Board of County Commissioners Open Session - Jan 15, 2026
The county locked in five years of dispatch protocol licenses and training for medical, fire, and police calls — and the state is paying the full $589,700. This keeps 911 call-takers using up-to-date protocols without hitting the local budget.
Board of County Commissioners Work Session - Jan 15, 2026
The county wants to lock in five years of dispatch system licenses, training, and support up front instead of making repeated funding requests. The $589,700 cost would be fully covered by Maryland 9-1-1 Board money, so no local tax dollars.
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