The New York towns of Wheatfield, Wilson, and Somerset have each welcomed a 180-foot cell tower to their jurisdictions. Wheatfield’s tower sits on the grounds of the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company and Wilson’s tower occupies land owned by the town historical society. The cell tower in Somerset helps support the Barker Central School District. As Police1.com reports, law enforcement in Niagara County has been eagerly awaiting the improved connectivity made possible by the new towers.
“These tower projects take a considerable amount of time and energy to manage,” noted Sheriff Michael Filicetti. “Chief Deputy Rob Richards took the task on and did a great job seeing these through to completion.” The three new cell towers join the already completed emergency communications towers erected in Lewiston and the Town of Niagara. All are part of a project started three years ago to enhance coverage areas for the digital radio system. The sheriff added that the system is the primary communications mechanism for police, fire, EMS and other government agencies in Niagara County.
The New York State Division of Homeland Security awarded a $2.28 million grant to the Niagara County Sheriff’s office that allowed them to build the new cell towers.
“Emergency communications is vital for our first responders,” Filicetti told Police1.com. “We have identified and employed the latest technology in an effort to ensure connectivity within our communications network.”
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