Oklahoma Department of Corrections

PROJECT PURPOSE

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) handheld radios and all repeaters have been at end of life for a number of years. ODOC has purchased 600 handheld radios last year to start the process of replacing all radios. To complete this project another 2,100 radios and 24 repeaters are still in need. (ODOC Tracking #202112-003 submitted by Justin Farris, Chief of Operations)

EVIDENCE

Inmate and Staff safety are directly impacted by having aged communication devices. In many cases, our radios are well past the service and support and could be a safety hazard in event of a disruption.

POPULATION DESCRIPTION

The inmates, staff, program volunteers, and visitors? safety will immediately benefit from this project.

PERFORMANCE MEASURING

The project will be measured in available data, dashboards, and budget by utilizing a project management tool.

ONGOING INVESTMENT AMOUNT

$

ONGOING INVESTMENT DESCRIPTION

None

ONGOING INVESTMENT REQUIRED

One-time project will not need continued funding