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Boone County is upgrading its public safety radio system, requiring local departments to do the same.

An $11 million grant program, funded by a 911 sales tax, will help municipalities cover the cost of new radios.

The new 800 MHz system is expected to be operational by mid- to late-2026, enhancing clarity and coverage.

As Boone County Joint Communications works to upgrade its radio system, it will require various public safety departments in municipalities and in the county to do the same.

This is a high-dollar change, so the county has established an $11 million grant program to help municipalities upgrade. The grant is funded through the county's 911 sales tax.

"The program will provide funding assistance for handheld and in-vehicle radios to ensure agencies acr

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