York County Justice & Public Safety Committee Meeting September 23, 2026

The York County Justice & Public Safety Committee meeting on September 23, 2026, focused primarily on a detailed report from Mission Critical Partners regarding the county's public safety communication systems, including the 911 telecommunication system and radio infrastructure. The consultant presented an evaluation of the current system's health, capacity, and reliability, highlighting a strong overall performance but recommending specific investments such as replacing the aging paging system, adding a new radio site to improve coverage, and increasing technical services staffing by three positions to support in-house maintenance and management. The committee discussed budgeted projects totaling approximately $8.85 million and additional recommended improvements estimated at $4.13 million over the next five to ten years. The meeting also covered updates on EMS strategic planning, including deployment modeling and franchise agreements, and discussed oversight committees to improve operational and clinical EMS performance. Finally, the committee reviewed boards and commissions term limits and conduct policies, with plans to provide further recommendations to County Council. No immediate procurement decisions were made, but the report and recommendations will inform future procurement and budget actions.