NCJ Number
87013
Date Published
1979
Length
12 pages
Annotation
This technical assistance report provides findings and recommendations for upgrading and consolidating the communications services in the township of Teaneck, N.J.
Abstract
Communications center equipment consists of two identical Motorola consoles with facilities for control and reception of police, fire, and public works departments communications. At present, only police traffic is handled except in emergencies, with each of the other departments handling its own communications. A backup transmitter and receiver is located at the fire station, about 1,200 yards from the police department. The main transmitter is located on top of the hospital, which is 250 yards from the police station. Both police and fire mobile units may operate on either of two frequencies to facilitate emergency communications. The present frequencies appear to be satisfactory, and no reason for change exists in this area. The present transmitter location is not ideal, but is a suitable compromise if other factors prevent the use of the ideal high school location. The base station antenna needs to be changed as soon as possible. Mobile antennas are unity-gain type, some bent and in bad repair, and should be replaced with high-gain antennas. The township favors establishment of a consolidated communications system. Most of the hardware exists for this type of system at the present time, but administrative and personnel problems could be formidable.