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Emergency Operations Plan Formalization and Readiness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, a designated emergency management coordinator, and relies on an opt-in notification system with coverage gaps. These deficiencies create significant NIMS compliance risk and operational vulnerability during active emergencies.
The opportunity
The FY26 COPS Technology and Equipment Program deadline and increased public safety funding streams create a near-term window to close critical preparedness gaps. Acting now reduces compliance exposure, strengthens community resilience, and aligns with current fiscal-year technology upgrade priorities.
FY26 COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department currently relies on an opt-in notification system with coverage gaps that limit public outreach during emergencies, and no publicly available EOP or identified emergency management coordinator has been documented. NIMS compliance mandates and increasing preparedness requirements elevate the operational and regulatory risk of inaction.
The opportunity
The FY26 COPS Technology and Equipment Program represents a near-term funding path, and the current budget cycle's prioritization of technology upgrades signals readiness to act within this fiscal year. Modernizing mass notification now closes critical coverage gaps, advances NIMS compliance, and strengthens the community's emergency response posture.
FY26 COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Hazard Mitigation Plan Adoption and Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Adoption of a Hazard Mitigation Plan is a recognized strategic initiative and a key component of closing documented emergency management gaps, including NIMS compliance requirements. Without a formalized plan, the jurisdiction faces elevated operational risk and potential ineligibility for federal preparedness funding.
The opportunity
The 2026 COPS TEP deadline and increased public safety funding in the current budget create a near-term window to advance this federally recognized compliance activity. Acting now positions the jurisdiction to meet NIMS mandates, strengthen community resilience, and access available emergency management grant funding.
FY26 COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department lacks documented telematics or dash-cam adoption while active fleet replacement capital projects are already underway. Liability risks observed in neighboring municipalities and the absence of real-time vehicle visibility create moderate but growing operational and financial exposure.
The opportunity
Fleet replacement funding is already budgeted for FY2025, creating a natural and cost-efficient entry point for telematics integration. Cooperative purchasing availability and a technology-upgrade budget priority support accelerated procurement before the current fiscal cycle closes.
MITN Purchasing Group
Discuss this project →IT Systems Modernization & Cybersecurity Readiness
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The department has Microsoft 365 in place but lacks remote monitoring, endpoint management, and credential security tooling, leaving critical infrastructure gaps. A high-priority public safety IT procurement and an unmet WCAG 2.1 web accessibility requirement further elevate operational and compliance risk.
The opportunity
The May 2025 budget cycle identified technology upgrades as a current fiscal year priority, creating a direct window for action. The FY26 COPS Technology and Equipment Program represents a potential funding path, and cooperative procurement options may streamline acquisition above formal bid thresholds.
FY26 COPS TEP
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