New Computer Units for Tyler’s Police, Fire Departments

TYLER — Tyler’s police and fire departments get a helpful technology upgrade. The City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to purchase 89 Coban digital video computer systems for a base amount of $1,020,168.40 for the two departments. The systems are the computer and camera units that are in department vehicles, covering reports, mapping, GPS, video, and the like. The City of Tyler will execute a three-year lease purchase agreement with the Government Capital Corporation to assist with the financing of the purchase until January 3, 2012. Smith County 911 will contribute $400,000 towards the purchase of the Coban units.