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Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department faces critical emergency preparedness gaps, including an outdated EOP, prior public criticism for delayed evacuation notices, and dependence on a fragmented regional notification network with unclear contract standing. Texas EM plan currency requirements tied to the 2026 TDEM transition create an active compliance mandate.
The opportunity
The proposed FY 2026–2027 budget includes dedicated Emergency Management allocations, opening a near-term decision window aligned with the 2026 TDEM compliance deadline. Acting now reduces public safety risk, addresses notification gaps, and positions the department to leverage available public safety funding.
BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative
Discuss this project →Strengthen Cybersecurity Compliance and IT Management
Cybersecurity Compliance · IT Management
High Priority
About this project
The department faces an active Texas cybersecurity training mandate due August 31, 2026, alongside gaps in identity, credential, and endpoint management tied to a shared Central Dispatch/IT services initiative. With $821,800 in annual IT and software spend, the capacity exists to address these risks before compliance deadlines pass.
The opportunity
The proposed FY 2026–2027 budget includes increased Central Dispatch/IT allocations, creating an immediate planning window. The BJA Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program offers a viable federal funding path with an October 2026 deadline, directly supporting cybersecurity and IT management priorities.
BJA FY 2026 JAG Program
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & WCAG 2.1 Compliance Modernization
Web Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The department faces a confirmed ADA Title II WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance deadline of April 2026, with known accessibility gaps currently addressed only by a basic widget — an insufficient remediation. Residents with disabilities risk inequitable access to public services, and the entity faces legal and reputational exposure without a structured remediation program.
The opportunity
An active internal initiative and existing CMS infrastructure provide a ready foundation for accelerating compliance work ahead of the 2028 deadline, with procurement cooperative pathways available to streamline acquisition. Acting within the current budget cycle reduces long-term remediation costs and ensures equitable digital access for all residents.
BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Driver Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department currently lacks dash cameras, vehicle telematics, and driver-behavior monitoring, leaving a measurable gap in fleet oversight and officer accountability. Without these capabilities, the agency has limited visibility into vehicle use, incident documentation, and risk exposure across its police fleet.
The opportunity
The proposed FY 2026–2027 budget includes allocations for police vehicles and equipment, creating a near-term procurement window to address this gap. Cooperative purchasing agreements are already in place, simplifying the acquisition process and enabling faster deployment with available public funds.
BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative
Discuss this project →Consolidating Central Dispatch & IT Shared Services
IT Modernization · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department is advancing a strategic shift toward consolidated IT and dispatch operations under a shared services model, with FY 2026–2027 budget increases already proposed for Central Dispatch and IT. Fragmented public safety communications, cybersecurity compliance deadlines, and aging infrastructure create compounding operational and compliance risk.
The opportunity
The proposed FY 2026–2027 budget creates an immediate decision window, and federal justice assistance grant funding offers a viable path to offset cybersecurity and IT management costs. Acting within the current fiscal cycle enables bundled procurement through cooperative purchasing, reducing administrative burden and accelerating modernization outcomes.
BJA FY 2026 JAG Program
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