"I'm pleased to be able to provide the Colona Police Department with these funds to help meet the community's public safety needs," said Blagojevich. "With the modern technology now available there is no reason for our police officers not to have reliable communications equipment that will ensure their safety and the safety of the residents of Colona."
The Colona Police Department in the past has relied on the Henry County Sheriff's Department communications system.
"This new equipment will make it easier for the officers and dispatchers of the Colona Police Department to communicate with each other," said State Sen. Denny Jacobs, who sponsored the project. "It will also help in the coordination of their efforts with the County Sheriff's Office and the Illinois State Police providing better service and a safer and more secure community."
