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Lorain County first responders express outrage after commissioners rescind funding for new radios

Lorain County first responders are fighting back after millions of dollars for new radios were taken back by the county. During Monday's meeting, two Lorain County commissioners voted to rescind two separate resolutions passed last month. The resolutions would set aside more than $4 million for upgrades to the county's current public safety radio system. That upgrade to the L3 Harris system would provide coverage for all county fire, police, EMS, sheriff, and emergency management agencies employees on a new interoperable radio system. But Commissioners David J. Moore and Jeff Riddell say they want to go with a different system. County first responders, including the Lorain County Sheriff's Office, say the new system the commissioners want is not as reliable. During Monday's meeting, a county dispatcher came forward and told commissioners, "if the radios fail, we all fail, and no one gets the help they need." Lorain County will now use the MARCS radio system — which is being claimed as "outdated" and "untrustworthy" by county first responders who have to use it daily. Multiple safety agencies in the state use MARCS (multi-agency radio communication system), which is run by the state. Carmen Blackwell reports: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/loc... -- At 3News, we’re not here to tell you the news, we’re here to share the stories that you say matter most to you. Share your ideas, thoughts, concerns and engage in conversations about the communities in which we all call home. Follow 3News on Social: Facebook:   / wkyc.channel3   Twitter:   / wkyc   Instagram:   / wkyc3   Visit our site: https://www.wkyc.com/ And be sure to download our app here: https://wkyc.com/app