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Aruba Police Get New Fleet, But Radio Signal Switch Raises Concerns

Source: Mas Noticia·7/10/2026·Aruba·1 min read

The Aruba Police Corps has received a new vehicle fleet following a public tender and procurement process, marking a significant upgrade across multiple departments. However, the rollout has been overshadowed by concerns over radio communication quality after the force transitioned from Sepura to Motorola, a private company, for its portable radio systems. The signal performance of the new Motorola portofoons (handheld radios) has reportedly fallen short of expectations, raising operational concerns for officers in the field. The switch from Sepura to Motorola appears to have been made as part of the broader modernization effort, but critics suggest the communication infrastructure has not kept pace with the vehicle upgrades. Reliable radio communication is critical for police operations, and degraded signal quality could impact response times and officer safety. The situation highlights a recurring challenge in public safety procurement: hardware upgrades do not always translate to seamless system-wide improvements. It remains unclear what steps, if any, authorities plan to take to address the signal deficiencies.

Key Facts
  • The Aruba Police Corps received new vehicles across multiple departments following a public tender process.
  • The force switched its portable radio system from Sepura to Motorola, a private company.
  • The Motorola radio signal quality has been criticized as inadequate for police operational needs.
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