$2,000,000

Cumberland County
117 Dick Street, Room 512
Fayetteville, NC 28301

This project ensures the safety of residents and the first responders who protect them. Since 1996, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Fayetteville Police Department (FPD) have utilized the 800MHz Radio System.  In 2005, the City and County shared in an upgrade of the system at a cost of $4.7 million, splitting the cost based on number of radios used by each.  After 2009 the system cannot be expanded without converting to a P-25 compliant system.  FPD and CCSO have identified areas in the unincorporated areas of the County and in the newly annexed areas of the City with less than the standard 95% coverage, using a 3-watt, hand-held radio in the street.  To reach adequate coverage, major upgrades are needed and the system must be converted to a strictly digital system by year 2014.

The City of Fayetteville and Cumberland County are pursuing funds in this account because there are no state funds available for this purpose as they are all dedicated to getting the state system implemented.