The city of Lompoc will host a community groundbreaking ceremony to mark a major investment in public safety technology. The event will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at Ryon Memorial Park, 800 W. Ocean Ave.
The ceremony signifies the launch of a $4.6 million project to replace the city’s aging radio communication system.
The new Kenwood Atlas P25 system will deliver advanced communication capabilities to key departments, including police, fire, public works, utilities, and community development.
The project is funded by the city’s general, enterprise, road, and internal service funds.
Key benefits of the new system include:

• Improved Interoperability: Seamless communication with regional partners such as the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, Santa Barbara County Regional Fire Dispatch, Vandenberg Space Force Base
• Enhanced Public Safety: Strengthened emergency response capabilities, particularly benefiting the Lompoc Unified School District.

• Increased Operational Efficiency: Improved coordination and streamlined communication among city departments.