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San Bruno could soon need to shell out millions to upgrade its police communication systems, both to comply with state law and improve spotty radio signal, according to Police Chief Ryan Johansen, who estimated the task could cost as much as $5 million.
Johansen made his case to the City Council this week, requesting funding to comply with a 2023 deadline by the state Department of Justice requiring law enforcement agencies encrypt communications that include personal information like names, addresses or criminal records. He said the city would likely need to act in the next six months to establish infrastructure in time…
