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911 CAD System Upgrade and Regional Dispatch Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Alger County has an active, funded initiative to upgrade its 911 CAD system, with procurement underway including physical modifications to the 911 dispatch room. The project carries high operational urgency, as outdated dispatch infrastructure elevates response risk for residents across the broader Upper Peninsula region.
The opportunity
Funding is already secured and procurement is in motion, making this an immediate engagement window before contract award. Modernizing CAD infrastructure strengthens regional emergency coordination, supports EOP compliance, and positions the county for adjacent public safety improvements eligible under current grant programs including HSGP and BRIC.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →EOP Compliance & Mass Notification Readiness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Michigan's EOP review cycle creates an explicit compliance mandate for emergency operations planning, exercise management, and supporting tooling. A documented history of emergency declarations—including ice storms and power outages—highlights operational exposure where a mass notification gap remains unaddressed.
The opportunity
State-mandated review timelines, active grant alignment including Homeland Security and BRIC programs, and confirmed Sourcewell cooperative eligibility create a well-defined window to act. Addressing this now reduces compliance risk, strengthens community resilience, and leverages available funding with limited local match burden.
FY26 COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Data-Driven Fleet Replacement & Vehicle Telematics Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county is actively tracking vehicle mileage to guide replacement planning, supported by a dedicated apparatus replacement millage, while an active RFP for police vehicle technology signals near-term procurement. Without real-time telematics, leadership faces elevated risk of unplanned vehicle expenses and gaps in data-driven decision-making.
The opportunity
Dedicated millage funding and an active procurement cycle create a clear, time-sensitive pathway to modernize fleet operations before the fiscal window closes. Adopting telematics now reduces unplanned capital costs, extends asset life, and strengthens stewardship of public funds across public safety and general fleet operations.
FY26 COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & ADA/WCAG Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county's current website lacks a public accessibility statement and requires WCAG 2.1 updates, creating measurable legal exposure under ADA and a barrier to equitable resident access to public services and information.
The opportunity
Planned WCAG 2.1 updates signal an active, near-term remediation window — acting now reduces legal risk, supports equitable public access, and aligns with the current fiscal planning cycle before compliance gaps escalate.
CDBG grant
Discuss this project →Strengthen Endpoint Security and Cyber Resilience
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Alger County currently has no identified cybersecurity or endpoint management solutions in place, creating measurable exposure to data breaches, ransomware, and compliance gaps. Without foundational endpoint controls, public systems and sensitive resident data remain at elevated operational risk.
The opportunity
Grant programs such as the FY26 COPS Technology and Equipment Program align with cybersecurity and endpoint initiatives, offering a viable funding path with limited local match. Acting within the current fiscal cycle closes a critical security gap and supports long-term operational continuity for county services.
FY26 COPS TEP
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