Dodge County hopes to replace public radio system that has failed at key moments

Terri Pederson
Feb 5, 2026
Feb 5, 2026
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Dodge County is working on replacing aging public radio system officials say has led to some scary situations for deputies.

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Radio — Beaver Dam Police Chief John Kreuziger looks at the police radio that Lt. Jeremiah Johnson carries while at Beaver Dam City Hall on Monday. Beaver Dam has newer equipment, but would need some new equipment to communicate with the Dodge County's radio system.
Terri Pederson

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Public Radio System — The public radio system that Dodge County has been using is 25 years old and is in need to be replaced, Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said. Pictured is the radio that is in the sheriff's office.
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