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Emergency Operations Plan Development and Preparedness Formalization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department has no publicly posted Emergency Operations Plan, no documented HSEEP-style exercises or after-action reports, and no owned mass notification capability. Strong NIMS and HSEEP compliance mandates are unmet, and a recent high-profile public safety incident has intensified accountability pressure.
The opportunity
Multiple 2026 grant deadlines explicitly allow emergency management equipment and technology as allowable costs, offering strong near-term funding paths with limited local match. Transitional public safety leadership and active budget investment in technology create an immediate window to close preparedness gaps and meet compliance requirements.
Mass Notification & Public Alerting Platform
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Metroparks currently lack a dedicated mass notification system, directing residents to 911 or township alerts during emergencies. This gap, compounded by a recent high-profile police incident and unmet NIMS/HSEEP compliance requirements, creates significant operational and public accountability risk.
The opportunity
Grant funding through HSGP and COPS TEP—with allowable uses including interoperable communications and public safety technology—offers a viable procurement pathway within the current fiscal window. Acting now addresses an unmet compliance mandate, closes a critical alerting gap, and strengthens public trust following recent scrutiny.
Public Safety Technology & Training Modernization
Public Safety · Emergency Management
High Priority
About this project
A June 2026 high-profile police incident has elevated public accountability pressure, while documented gaps in emergency preparedness—including no agency-owned mass notification system and no posted EOP—create compounding operational and compliance risk. Active procurements for cameras, radios, and a drone confirm a live spending cycle aligned with NIMS and HSEEP mandates.
The opportunity
FY2026 budget allocations for public safety technology are already approved, and COPS TEP and JAG grant windows provide additional funding paths with allowable uses covering equipment and interoperable communications. Leadership transitions within the agency create a timely opening to advance modernization efforts that improve public accountability and close emergency preparedness gaps.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Police Fleet & Equipment Replacement
Public Safety · Fleet Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The 2026 budget includes confirmed funding for police fleet and equipment replacements, with active solicitations already underway. Aging vehicles and equipment create operational risk for public safety personnel and the communities they serve.
The opportunity
Confirmed budget allocation and an active procurement window create immediate opportunity to advance fleet replacement within the current fiscal cycle. Cooperative purchasing agreements already in use can streamline procurement, reduce time-to-award, and maximize stewardship of public funds.
MiDEAL
Discuss this project →IT and Cybersecurity Modernization for Public Safety Operations
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The FY2026 budget includes a dedicated funding line for IT and cybersecurity modernization, reflecting organizational readiness for technology upgrades. With nearly $2 million in annual IT and software spend and no identified cybersecurity vendor relationships, gaps in protection and compliance posture present measurable operational risk.
The opportunity
An active FY2026 budget allocation creates a near-term procurement window, and JAG or COPS TEP grants may offset additional technology costs. Addressing cybersecurity gaps now reduces exposure, supports public accountability, and positions the organization ahead of emerging compliance expectations.