MCS-ADM 6192 is in use for data retrieval for those units that do not have either MET-DT1 or MET-DT2 in their radios.

MET-DT1 is assigned to Northwest, Northeast, and North Districts of the IMPD

MET-DT2 is assigned to Southwest, Southeast, and Downtown Districts of the IMPD



MECA Upgrade Information:

Background

MECA’s Unified Communications Network (UCON) includes its radio system, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), police and fire records management, mobile data and paging. In 2005, the MECA Users Group conducted a comprehensive vendor selection process for a new countywide radio communications system. In May 2006, the MECA Board accepted the MECA Users Group’s recommendation to replace the current radio system with a Motorola solution. The $37 million project launch occurred November 13, 2006, with completion scheduled by 2008.

UCON Radio Upgrade The new state-of-the-art digital voice system will be comprised of two Motorola ASTRO 25 800 MHz trunked voice radio communications systems and will serve both public safety and public service users. The new system also will include more than 6,000 new radios and 80 dispatch consoles for public safety and public service personnel throughout Indianapolis.

The new UCON Radio System, which includes six additional tower sites for a total of 11 sites, will provide 97 percent on-street voice coverage for hip-mounted portable radios throughout Indianapolis. This is an improvement over the previous system, which provided 95 percent on-street voice coverage for shoulder-mounted microphones. Additionally, in-building coverage is guaranteed by Motorola for 23 critical buildings located within the mile-square downtown area. The UCON radio system will provide improved interoperability with users of the Integrated Public Safety Commission’s (IPSC) statewide Motorola communications system, Project Hoosier SAFE-T.

Current MECA System Coverage:



New MECA System Coverage: