Madison County targets Feb. 27 transfer of state property for new sheriff's office and 9-1-1 dispatch center County officials said they expect to complete transfer of a state-owned parcel to Madison County by Feb. 27 to allow design and construction of a combined sheriff's office and 9-1-1 dispatch center; USDA grant timing and vendor selection will shape when reimbursable work can begin.

Madison County is on track to secure a state-owned property by February 27 for a new sheriff's office and 9-1-1 dispatch center, but grant timing could impact construction plans!

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Fiscal court ratifies P25 radio guidelines and hears Smart911 campaign results (8,742 sign-ups) Madison County ratified new countywide P25 radio usage guidelines to standardize emergency-radio equipment maintenance and interoperability, and staff reported the Smart911/alert sign-up campaign increased registered users from 5,538 to 8,742 (a 58% rise).

Madison County just approved uniform P25 radio guidelines and celebrated a staggering 58% surge in Smart911 sign-ups, enhancing community safety like never before!

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Bipartisan budget bill supports sheriff's operations despite SRO reduction concerns Sheriff's operations receive bipartisan budget support as SRO reduction raises concerns.

Madison County's budget discussions are heating up as a $260,000 increase for the Sheriff's Office faces backlash over cuts to School Resource Officer funding.

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