Council Approves Public Safety Items to Improve Services and Support First Responders' Capabilities

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – At today’s regularly scheduled city council meeting, the Mayor and Council approved a series of items for the Police and Fire Departments.

Seventy-five radio systems have been approved for the Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD), with 35 as replacements. These systems will be installed in patrol units. Once all 75 police units are installed, the CCPD will reach its goal of a total of 240 radio systems in its units. The funding for these systems comes from the Fleet Equipment Replacement Fund, the General Fund, and the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund, amounting to $350,745.

Additionally, the Council approved 11 night-vision device systems for the CCPD’s SWAT Team, costing $168,330, also funded through the General Fund.

The Corpus Christi Fire Department (CCFD) will receive two additional LifePak cardiac monitors. Currently, the CCFD operates 14 cardiac monitors for its frontline ambulances. The extra equipment, software licenses, and preventative maintenance services will be funded by the General Fund for $142,623.

Furthermore, the CCFD has secured a two-year $311,520 contract for services to detect cancer in firefighters in the early stages. According to the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), cancer caused 70% of Line-of-Duty Deaths in 2016.

“As Mayor, public safety remains my top priority. The approval of these critical items reflects our City Council’s shared commitment to strengthening the capabilities of our police and fire departments,” said Mayor Paulette Guajardo. “By investing in enhanced services and resources, we are ensuring our first responders have the tools they need to protect and serve our community with excellence.”

For more information, media representatives can contact Senior Public Information Officer Gabriela Morrow at 361-826-3583 or email GabrielaM@cctexas.com.