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EOP Readiness and Exercise Compliance Initiative
Emergency Management · FEMA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Hillsdale County faces critical emergency preparedness gaps, including an unconfirmed EOP status, an Emergency Management leadership vacancy, an EOC restructure, and no documented HSEEP-style exercises. These deficiencies elevate operational and NIMS/HSEEP compliance risk, undermining the county's core readiness obligations.
The opportunity
Leadership transitions and EOC restructuring create a near-term window for initiative adoption, while FEMA grant programs (HSGP, BRIC, EMPG) offer aligned funding paths with limited local match requirements. Acting within the current planning cycle addresses compliance mandates and strengthens community resilience before the next exercise or audit cycle.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & WCAG 2.1 Compliance Readiness
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The county's public-facing digital portals face a firm federal WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance deadline of April 2027, creating legal exposure and accessibility barriers for residents with disabilities. Failure to comply risks civil rights liability and exclusion of vulnerable populations from essential government services.
The opportunity
The April 2027 deadline establishes a near-term procurement window, making early action critical to allow adequate time for assessment, remediation, and testing. Cooperative purchasing vehicles already familiar to the county may support a streamlined, cost-effective path to compliance.
MITN/BidNet Direct
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Law Enforcement Vehicle Safety
Public Safety · Fleet Risk Management
High Priority
About this project
The Sheriff's Office currently lacks documented telematics or dashcam programs, creating material liability exposure and limiting the county's ability to proactively manage risk across its law enforcement fleet. Without these safeguards, the agency has no systematic record of vehicle incidents, driver behavior, or evidentiary footage to support accountability and risk mitigation.
The opportunity
The FY26 COPS Technology and Equipment Program offers a strong, direct funding pathway for fleet safety technology with limited local match requirements. Acting within the current budget planning cycle positions the Sheriff's Office to close a significant liability gap while leveraging available federal dollars before the window closes.
FY26 COPS Technology Program
Discuss this project →Endpoint & Credential Security Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The county's fragmented credential management practices and inconsistent endpoint oversight create measurable gaps in device and access security. Without consolidated controls, public systems and sensitive data remain exposed to credential-based threats and unauthorized access risks.
The opportunity
Active IT investment and an ongoing budget planning cycle position this project for near-term action, with the FY26 COPS Technology and Equipment Program offering a direct funding pathway. Addressing these gaps now reduces operational risk and strengthens the county's cybersecurity posture ahead of the next fiscal cycle.
FY26 COPS Technology Program
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