By Alliance Police Chief, David Leavitt, and Alliance Police Department
The Alliance Police Department will begin using a new Motorola P25 Radio System. This advanced system replaces the current UHF network, which will now be reassigned to Alliance area schools and school buses, creating a dedicated emergency communications system for staff and drivers. This will allow schools and bus drivers to contact dispatch directly in the event of an emergency.
This is a major step forward for the City of Alliance. Our schools will now have a reliable way to immediately request help, and the Police Department will benefit from statewide communications, dependable connectivity across the region, and the ability to coordinate seamlessly with other agencies and first responders.
Until now, our officers were unable to communicate directly with agencies such as the Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office, Nebraska State Patrol, the Alliance Fire Department, and surrounding jurisdictions during emergency incidents. This limitation created both logistical challenges and officer safety risks. The new system eliminates those gaps, enhancing both public and officer safety.
I want to thank the Alliance City Council for their unwavering support of this project and their continued commitment to improving public safety. I also extend my gratitude to Nicole Kingston with Motorola Solutions and Ted Morris with Action Communications for ensuring we received the right technology to meet our community’s needs.
These new radios have a life expectancy of at least 10 years and incorporate the latest technology to keep our officers safe and connected. This project marks a significant investment in the safety of our community and the effectiveness of our first responders.