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Emergency Operations Plan Development and Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Big Sandy Police Department lacks a current, publicly documented Emergency Operations Plan and has identified gaps in mass notification coverage, creating serious coordination and response exposure during real-world incidents. These preparedness deficiencies elevate operational and public safety risk, particularly as the department relies on county-level emergency communications infrastructure.
The opportunity
An active county-level emergency communications modernization initiative creates a timely alignment window for Big Sandy to close preparedness gaps alongside regional partners. A recent leadership transition and the upcoming municipal budget cycle present a near-term opening to advance EOP development and notification reliability before the next incident exposes the gap.
Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Documented gaps in mass notification infrastructure limit reliable communication with staff and the public during emergencies, compounding broader preparedness shortfalls. The absence of a current EOP and real-world coordination failures elevate operational and public safety risk for the department.
The opportunity
Benton County's active emergency communications modernization initiative creates a timely alignment opportunity for coordinated action. Addressing notification gaps now supports county-level interoperability, strengthens incident response, and positions the department ahead of the upcoming municipal budget cycle.
Cybersecurity Compliance & Access Control Hardening
Cybersecurity Compliance · Public Safety IT
High Priority
About this project
The department faces mandatory CJIS compliance requirements for centralized password and access control management, compounded by a prior ransomware incident and documented endpoint infrastructure gaps. These unresolved vulnerabilities elevate both regulatory and operational risk for law enforcement data and systems.
The opportunity
A recent leadership transition and the approaching FY2026 budget cycle create a timely window to prioritize this non-negotiable compliance need before audit exposure increases. Addressing access control and endpoint gaps now reduces breach risk, supports CJIS audit readiness, and protects the integrity of sensitive law enforcement data.
Fleet Safety & Evidence Preservation Technology
Public Safety · Fleet & Liability Management
High Priority
About this project
The department lacks fleet safety technology such as dash-cams and telematics, creating liability exposure tied to pending litigation and an inability to preserve evidentiary footage. This gap poses both operational visibility and legal risk management concerns for the agency.
The opportunity
Pending lawsuits introduce moderate time sensitivity for evidence preservation capabilities, and a recent leadership transition may create openness to new safety initiatives. Addressing this gap now supports risk mitigation ahead of the next municipal budget cycle, where fleet technology may compete with higher-priority appropriations.