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County-Wide Multi-Factor Authentication Implementation
Cybersecurity · IT Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Chippewa County has re-posted an RFP for county-wide MFA due June 2, 2026, driven by active CJIS security mandates (Policies 801 & 802). Without compliant authentication controls in place, the county faces regulatory exposure and elevated risk to sensitive law enforcement and public data systems.
The opportunity
The active RFP and FY2026–27 budget cycle create an immediate procurement window, with co-operative purchasing vehicles available to streamline acquisition. Addressing MFA now satisfies CJIS compliance, reduces breach risk, and positions the county to layer in complementary identity and endpoint protections.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Firewall & Network Security Modernization for CJIS Compliance
Cybersecurity Compliance · IT Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
The county is actively pursuing firewall modernization to meet CJIS security mandates, including Policies 801 and 802, while also providing centralized firewall and antivirus services to partner entities. Gaps in compliance posture elevate risk across law enforcement data systems and shared infrastructure, with procurement already underway.
The opportunity
Active FY2026–27 budget cycles include planned software upgrades and capital infrastructure investments, signaling readiness to act. Addressing CJIS compliance now reduces audit exposure, protects sensitive criminal justice data, and positions the county's centralized IT model for sustainable, compliant service delivery across partner entities.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Deployment
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
No documented mass-notification system is in place, with emergency notices currently limited to website posts and board notices — a significant public safety gap. An active Emergency Operations Plan review deadline of October 2026 and NIMS implementation requirements elevate compliance and operational risk for residents and staff.
The opportunity
FEMA HSGP and BRIC grant deadlines in July 2026 provide a funded procurement pathway with limited local match required. Acting within the current grant window directly supports EOP compliance, strengthens community-wide emergency response, and reduces exposure ahead of the October 2026 review deadline.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →EOP Review & Emergency Preparedness Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Michigan's local EOP review deadline of October 2026 and active NIMS compliance requirements are driving immediate action, with acknowledged gaps in exercises, critical site planning, and mass notification. Ongoing purchases for mapping tools and ICS-400 training signal active but incomplete preparedness investment.
The opportunity
FEMA HSGP and BRIC grant windows closing in July 2026 offer funding pathways for preparedness infrastructure, including warning systems and backup power projects. Acting within the current fiscal cycle aligns capital investments with compliance deadlines and strengthens community resilience before the October 2026 EOP due date.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & Telematics Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A recent total-loss accident involving a county fleet vehicle resulted in a $160,000 insurance payout, exposing a critical gap in fleet safety oversight. No dash cameras or telematics systems are currently documented, leaving the county without visibility into driver behavior, liability exposure, or preventable incident data.
The opportunity
The incident creates immediate justification for investment, and COPS TEP and JAG grant programs represent potential funding pathways depending on project designation. Cooperative purchasing vehicles can accelerate procurement within the current budget cycle, reducing both risk and time to deployment.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Public Safety Radio & Communications Infrastructure Upgrade
Public Safety · Emergency Communications
High Priority
About this project
The Sheriff's Office must replace aging radios to meet LEIN interoperability standards, while the FY2026–27 budget includes a dedicated $45,000 allocation for Fire Department radios and pagers. Failure to act risks communication gaps during emergencies and ongoing non-compliance with public safety mandates.
The opportunity
Dedicated funding is already allocated within the current fiscal cycle, and cooperative purchasing vehicles are available to streamline procurement and reduce administrative burden. Acting now ensures compliance, strengthens interoperable response capacity, and maximizes the value of committed public safety dollars.
Sourcewell
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