(BY MATT GARBER) Along with other members of Council, staff, community leaders, and project partners, I attended the City’s press conference held Monday to unveil the new Public Safety Wi-Fi system which is in place. The goal of the system is not to provide public Internet access (which some cities have tried to do for profit, generally failing at that goal), but to provide a system enabling Codes, Fire and Police units to spend more time in the field and to do their jobs more effectively.
The system was conceived of around four years ago and received the support of staff, Mayor Hippo and Council. It was significantly researched and carefully designed. The price tag is significant, though viewed as a long-term investment to expand the ability of limited staff to respond quickly, stay in the field more, and be more efficient.
WTAJ filed a report on this at WeAreCentralPA.com, which can be read for additional information.
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