# Public Safety Committee Meeting

The Washington County Public Safety Committee meeting on September 17, 2026, focused primarily on updates and acknowledgements related to law enforcement and emergency services projects. The committee recognized deputies and investigators for their collaborative work on a significant child sexual abuse material investigation. A substantial portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the ongoing countywide radio system upgrade project, including coverage testing results, technical challenges, vendor changes, and budget status. The project, originally scheduled for completion in 2024, is now expected to conclude with a surplus of approximately $350,000 from the $17.2 million budget. The committee also reviewed a resolution to establish a Shared Services Grant Program for countywide Emergency Medical Services (EMS), which would require municipalities to opt into the program. The resolution was approved to move forward to the full county board, with further budget reconciliation and detailed agreements to be developed based on municipal participation. The discussion included concerns about tax impacts, performance expectations, and the opt-in process for municipalities, with assurances that the county sales tax rate would not increase under the program.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Sources
- [Public Safety Committee Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gbyJEaaSgo) - Washington County, Wisconsin