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Great news. MARCS (Ohio’s Multi-Agency Radio Communication System) is available to all Ohio local, state and federal public safety agencies. As a state-of-the-art wireless digital communications platform, MARCS puts heightened safety and effectiveness at the forefront, delivering seamless interoperability, secure, reliable communications and cutting-edge voice and data capabilities. Learn how Ohio is enhancing safety.
Imagine how much more effective your agencies could be with …
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Communications are the backbone of every mission. Stay ahead with the advanced digital technology of MARCS. You have the freedom to choose which devices to use, the ability to unify response with one cohesive interoperable system and the financial foresight to balance budget restrictions with operational needs – all without taking on the hassle of managing the network. As the largest public safety network operator, Motorola has a proven track record of ensuring security, guaranteeing performance and mitigating risk. Our services include regular software and hardware refreshes to keep your system up to date, combat obsolescence and future proof your investment.
All state agencies use MARCS
75 of 88 Sheriff's use MARCS for Primary Communication
Over 30 Counties use MARCS for Public Safety Communication (PD/FD/EMS/Department of Health)
# of Additional Counties are over 50% users of MARCS for Public Safety
If you’re like most educators, safety is a top priority, given the escalating violence and severe weather. With Motorola, you’re ready. Discover two powerful ways you can better prepare for what tests schools the most.
Simple, easy to use control head: Designed specifically for school safety emergency alert to public safety dispatcher.
Multi-function knob becomes a large, orange colored emergency button: Emergency alarm is sent to a 911 dispatcher. School radio is uniquely identified and dispatch sends first responder to the location of that radio.
Built-in speaker
Fixed volume: Alleviates the mistake of turning off volume.
One talk group: Alleviates the mistake of changing to non-emergency talk group.
Hot microphone feature: Open microphone allows sounds to be heard by public safety dispatcher.
Can utilize existing ASTRO "alert" protocol.
Can utilize an external ignition sense type switch to ensure the radio remains on at all times that the school has power.
Allows for an external accessory for emergency calls, along with a gooseneck microphone.
If your school is like most, you have only one method to contact police, with a local phone call. While calling 9-1-1 can give the authorities your school’s location, it doesn’t notify them of the location of the incident or crucial second-by-second details. And your school’s two-way radio system is incompatible with those of public safety agencies, forcing you to rely on third parties to relay critical information – until now. Using SchoolSAFE, you can directly relay time-sensitive information to first responders while they’re still in route. Now, they will arrive equipped and ready to control the situation and respond faster, safer, smarter.
As useful as MARCS had proved, its limits were impeding first responders. The legacy system’s capacity was at its peak; core parts were difficult to replace, and interoperability was not an option. Add the excessive spending on duplicative systems and its inability to meet federal mandates, and it was clear to Ohio that an upgrade was imperative.
MARCS closes the communications gap between agencies and opens the way for greater safety. Seamless collaboration is now possible, thanks to this fully compliant Project 25 Standard platform. Built to accommodate all of Ohio’s federal, state and local public safety agencies, its expansive capacity can grow to 128,000 IDs. And with each comes all the advantages of cutting-edge digital technology -- mission-critical data and crisper, clearer audio. Plus as a shared network, it’s a viable solution for lowering costs, helping agents save money and lives.
operating on the 700/800 MHZ digital trunked technology
allowing data transmissions, LEADS inquiries, reformatting of data from Mobile Data Terminals (MDT)
providing GPS-based auto vehicle location, resource recommendation and GGM display
aggregate voice
aggregate data
voice units
mobile data units
public safety / public service agencies statewide
Motorola Solutions does not stop innovating to equip your first responders with the latest in safety technology to help them protect themselves and those they serve. Here, you will find every connecting element you need to ensure seamless interoperability: mission critical mobile and portable radios, dispatch equipment and PremierOne, the unified platform that provides a single, real-time operational view. These products are available on the Multi-Agency Radio Communication System (MARCS). For additional information, please contact your Motorola Solutions sales representative.
One real-time operational view lets you respond with confidence. The PremierOne platform and applications – CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch), Mobile, Handheld, Records and Jail – transform the way your agency operates, collaborates and shares information to help maximize first responder and citizen safety..
Take advantage of Ohio's state-of-the art P25 public safety radio system, and simplify your network management while getting access to advanced voice and data radio features!
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