Hamilton County goes digital: Law enforcement join State Law Enforcement Radio System

Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) went digital on Thursday, Dec. 18, enabling secure communication among law enforcement in Hamilton County. The improvements, part of a $3 million appropriation grant from Senator Corey Simon and Representative Jason Shoaf, will enhance communication between the HCSO, the Jasper Police Department, and the Jennings Police Department (JPD). The improvement integrates all county law enforcement agencies into the State Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS), an effort that began in December. For Sheriff Brian Creech, the project is another promise fulfilled to the community — modernizing te