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Multi-Factor Authentication & Identity Security Compliance
Cybersecurity Compliance · Public Safety IT
High Priority
About this project
The department faces a hard FBI/CJIS mandate requiring multi-factor authentication with no solution or remediation plan currently in place, creating significant legal and operational exposure. A leadership transition in the Police Chief role and the absence of an established cybersecurity vendor framework present an open window for re-evaluating the agency's security posture.
The opportunity
The CJIS compliance deadline is non-negotiable, and failure to act risks loss of access to federal criminal justice data systems critical to daily operations. A strong General Fund outlook and available cooperative purchasing vehicles support near-term procurement, aligning well with the current budget planning cycle.
City-Level Emergency Operations Plan Development
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city currently lacks a standalone Emergency Operations Plan, relying on county-level systems that proved insufficient during a documented dam failure incident that caused public confusion around alerts and protocols. This gap elevates compliance and operational risk, particularly given active emergency management mandates requiring a formal, city-administered EOP.
The opportunity
The 2026–2027 budget planning window is active, and state and federal grant programs aligned with public safety and emergency preparedness are currently available. Acting now positions the city to secure funding, close a documented compliance gap, and meaningfully improve resident safety outcomes before the next emergency event.
Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The city currently depends on county-level mass notification systems, leaving residents confused during alerts and tests—a gap made critical by a recent dam failure incident. Without city-controlled warning capabilities, public safety and operational continuity remain at significant risk.
The opportunity
The active 2026–2027 budget cycle and available public safety grant programs create a timely funding path for a city-controlled notification solution. Acting now addresses documented community safety gaps, reduces operational risk, and aligns investment with current planning and grant windows.
Police Fleet Telematics & Safety Monitoring
Public Safety · Fleet Technology
High Priority
About this project
The police fleet currently lacks dash-camera and telematics deployments, creating a significant gap in defensive evidence collection and proactive officer safety monitoring. An approved fleet procurement initiative signals readiness to integrate these capabilities without delay.
The opportunity
Named law enforcement technology grants—including those targeting public safety equipment—and cooperative purchasing vehicles are available now, reducing acquisition complexity and local cost burden. Acting within the current procurement window aligns with budget approval already in place and supports officer accountability and community trust outcomes.
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Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & WCAG 2.1 Compliance Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
WCAG 2.1 compliance is explicitly required, yet accessibility gaps persist across public-facing digital properties, exposing the entity to legal liability and reputational risk. The confirmed use of a specific website platform defines a clear, actionable scope for remediation.
The opportunity
The active 2026–2027 budget planning window offers a timely opportunity to address this non-negotiable mandate before formal procurement begins. Proactive remediation reduces legal exposure, improves equitable public access, and positions the project for alignment with available state or federal funding.
Endpoint & Remote IT Management Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The absence of documented IT and cybersecurity management practices, combined with a critically low annual IT spend, points to legacy or ad hoc endpoint management that exposes the municipality to operational and security risk. An unresolved CJIS multi-factor authentication mandate and a leadership transition in the Police Department further elevate compliance and continuity concerns.
The opportunity
An active budget planning window and available state and federal public safety grant programs create a timely path to address compliance gaps and modernize IT management with limited local match required. Acting within the current fiscal cycle reduces audit exposure, supports incoming leadership, and strengthens the security posture of public safety operations.