Public Safety Equipment and Technology Enhancements
Buckeye
Summary
The city is upgrading its emergency response capabilities by applying for UASI grants to purchase a new HazMat truck and seven drones, increasing contract limits for firefighting equipment, and contracting for a police drone-as-first-responder program.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Mar 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded through UASI grants, municipal budgets, and pre-allocated contract caps.
Buckeye residents and emergency personnel who will benefit from faster and safer emergency response times.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Police awarded more than $76,000 to fight impaired driving
Fiscal 2027 grants will fund enforcement overtime, testing equipment and supplies. Buckeye police received more than $76,000 in grants to combat impaired driving, the department announced Oct. 28. The fiscal […] The post Police awarded more than $76,...
Buckeye breaks ground on $17.6 million Victory fire station
Buckeye has broken ground on a $17.6 million fire station serving Verrado, Victory and surrounding neighborhoods. Victory Fire Station 709 will become the city’s eighth fire station, according to an […] The post Buckeye breaks ground on $17.6 million...
Buckeye seeks $3.38 million for two new police units
Two grant applications would support eight sworn positions, eight vehicles and a police canine, with funding decisions still pending. Buckeye police are seeking $3.38 million in grants to establish two […] The post Buckeye seeks $3.38 million for two...
Buckeye eyes $1M safety grants
Buckeye eyes $1M safety grants West Valley View
Council (Regular) - Mar 3, 2026
The city is upgrading its emergency response capabilities by applying for UASI grants to purchase a new HazMat truck and seven drones, increasing contract limits for firefighting equipment, and contracting for a police drone-as-first-responder program.
West Valley 911 center: new Buckeye dispatch center open
West Valley 911 center: new Buckeye dispatch center open KTAR News 92.3 FM
Buckeye to add 17 license plate readers
Buckeye to add 17 license plate readers West Valley View
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