NCJ Number
32418
Journal
Law and Order Volume: 24 Issue: 2 Dated: (FEBRUARY 1976) Pages: 42,44-47 AND 51
Date Published
1976
Length
6 pages
Annotation
A DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNDING, PLANNING, EQUIPMENT, AND OPERATIONS OF THE UPDATED WATERBURY (CT) POLICE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM.
Abstract
PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED WITH THE PREVIOUS POLICE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM ARE FIRST OUTLINED. THE NEW SYSTEM, FUNDED WITH A GRANT FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION, CONTAINS SUCH FEATURES AS A NEW TWO CHANNEL UHF MOBILE AND HAND-HELD PORTABLE RADIO SYSTEM, SIX SETS OF SATELLITE RECEIVERS DISTRIBUTED ABOUT THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF THE CITY, A VOTING RECEIVER SYSTEM, AND A RADIO REPEATER. ADVANTAGES OF THIS NEW SYSTEM ARE OUTLINED.