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Station Alerting System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Capital Improvement Plan has already approved an update to the Station 1 alerting system, signaling a funded, near-term modernization need. Aging alerting infrastructure creates operational risk and must align with county-level radio system mandates and NIMS compliance requirements.
The opportunity
A September 2026 budget workshop and a $1.6M department budget amendment confirm active procurement planning and near-term spending capacity. This project is eligible for FEMA HSGP funding and aligns with the current CIP cycle, making it an immediate, well-supported opportunity to advance public safety outcomes.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →EOP Review and Mass-Notification System Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The township's Emergency Operations Plan lacks clear maintenance ownership, and mass-notification responsibilities are split between a county-level system and an informal SMS tool, creating dangerous governance gaps. Recent emergency declarations, documented flood hazards, and overdue NIMS and HSEEP compliance mandates elevate both operational and regulatory risk.
The opportunity
FEMA Homeland Security Grant Program funding is explicitly available for preparedness equipment and mass-notification, and the township's Capital Improvement Plan already reflects active investment in station alerting upgrades. Acting within the current grant and budget planning cycle reduces compliance exposure and strengthens interoperable emergency response for residents and first responders.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →County Drone Program Integration for Emergency Response
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Oakland County's 'Project Prove It' drone pilot directly affects emergency response technology at the Highland Township Substation, with an opt-out deadline of December 15, 2026 creating a hard decision point. Gaps in EOP maintenance, mass-notification governance, and NIMS compliance amplify the operational and interoperability risks of delayed action.
The opportunity
The December 2026 opt-out deadline and an active Capital Improvement Plan—including approved station alerting upgrades—create a defined, near-term window for strategic alignment. FEMA HSGP funding offers a viable path to support preparedness equipment and mass-notification improvements with limited local match required.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Newly purchased ambulances create a timely integration point for in-vehicle telematics and dashcam technology, while the Sheriff's Office has identified a lack of objective in-vehicle evidence in litigation involving serious crashes. Without this capability, the agency faces elevated liability exposure and limited ability to defend or resolve incidents cost-effectively.
The opportunity
The September 2026 budget workshop and active Capital Improvement Plan align with capital fleet technology decisions, and law enforcement technology funding paths may offset local costs. Acting now enables proactive risk reduction, supports NFPA compliance, and positions the agency ahead of the upcoming fiscal planning cycle.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility Compliance Remediation (WCAG 2.1 AA)
Web Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The entity faces an ongoing WCAG 2.1 AA compliance mandate with no confirmed remediation plan in place, creating sustained regulatory exposure and risk of exclusion for residents with disabilities. Without structured remediation, public-facing digital services remain vulnerable to accessibility complaints and potential legal action.
The opportunity
The upcoming September 2026 budget workshop and active Capital Improvement Plan cycle offer a timely window to fund and prioritize accessibility remediation. Addressing this now reduces regulatory risk, improves equitable public access, and positions the project for inclusion in the next approved fiscal plan.