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Emergency Operations Plan & Notification System Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The village lacks a publicly posted Emergency Operations Plan and relies on fragmented notification systems — a village app and a separate school-based platform — creating critical gaps exposed by recent flooding that exceeded local response capacity. Michigan Emergency Management Act and NIMS/HSEEP compliance obligations elevate regulatory and operational risk.
The opportunity
A budget-approved FY 2026–27 planning cycle and available state and federal public safety funding — including FEMA preparedness grants — create a near-term window to consolidate notifications and formalize the EOP. Acting now reduces compliance exposure, strengthens community resilience, and aligns with active leadership prioritization of emergency management.
FEMA BRIC
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The entity faces federal ADA/WCAG 2.1 compliance requirements with a deadline of April 8, 2024, placing it at or past a critical compliance threshold. Non-compliance exposes the organization to legal liability and restricts equitable public access to essential government services and information.
The opportunity
An active website relaunch creates a natural, cost-efficient window to embed accessibility standards before new infrastructure is finalized. Addressing compliance now reduces legal exposure, supports equitable service delivery, and aligns remediation costs with an already-budgeted digital initiative.
MiDEAL
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Law Enforcement Vehicle Safety
Public Safety · Fleet Technology
High Priority
About this project
The small police force lacks deployed dash-camera and telematics technology, creating unaddressed gaps in officer safety, incident documentation, and operational accountability. Without this infrastructure, the department faces elevated liability exposure and limited evidentiary support for use-of-force and traffic incident review.
The opportunity
Law enforcement technology grants — including programs explicitly funding equipment and safety technology — are available and align with this project ahead of the January budget workshop cycle. Acting now positions the department to secure funding, close a documented safety gap, and strengthen public trust.
FY 2026 COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Public Safety Technology & Equipment Modernization
Public Safety · Emergency Management
High Priority
About this project
The entity has identified Emergency Management & Public Safety as a top strategic priority, with active grant applications and approved police department funding—yet gaps remain in preparedness infrastructure, communications consolidation, and technology deployment. Demonstrated resource limitations during recent severe flooding and the absence of a publicly posted EOP elevate both operational and compliance risk under Michigan Emergency Management obligations.
The opportunity
A $500,000 township award, state revenue sharing, and proposed state public safety budget increases create multiple near-term funding inflows aligned with the January budget workshop. Acting now positions the entity to capture available grant windows, close critical preparedness gaps, and advance compliance before the next budget cycle closes.
FY 2026 COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Strengthen Endpoint Security for Municipal Law Enforcement
IT Modernization · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
This small municipal police department shows signs of unaddressed gaps in endpoint visibility, credential security, and device management — common vulnerabilities for lean law enforcement IT environments. Without documented controls, the department faces elevated operational and cybersecurity risk to sensitive public safety data and systems.
The opportunity
The FY 2026 COPS Technology and Equipment Program explicitly funds law enforcement technology, and cooperative procurement vehicles such as MiDEAL and Sourcewell reduce acquisition complexity. Acting within the current budget cycle aligns investment with approved public safety funding and lowers barriers to implementation.
FY 2026 COPS TEP
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