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Interoperable Public Safety Communications Infrastructure Upgrade
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Sheriff's Office faces longstanding gaps in radio coverage reliability, an underdeveloped Emergency Operations Plan, and an emergency preparedness score indicating critical deficiencies. Recent severe weather events have intensified operational risk for both personnel and the communities they serve.
The opportunity
A $1.55 million federal FY2026 Community Project Funding award is directly allocated for this interoperable communications upgrade, creating a near-term, fully funded procurement window. Acting within this fiscal cycle closes critical safety gaps, strengthens emergency response readiness, and ensures responsible stewardship of designated public funds.
FY2026 Community Project Funding
Discuss this project →Emergency Operations Plan Development
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Sheriff's Office lacks a documented, publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, contributing to a low emergency preparedness score and elevated operational risk. Recent severe weather incidents have exposed the consequences of this gap for staff, residents, and coordinated response efforts.
The opportunity
Active federal FY2026 Community Project Funding of $1.55M for interoperable communications infrastructure creates a near-term, fully funded procurement window. Formalizing the EOP now aligns with this funding cycle, closes a critical preparedness gap, and strengthens coordinated response capacity for the communities served.
FY2026 Community Project Funding
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety Communications
High Priority
About this project
The Sheriff's Office relies on a legacy mass notification platform identified as a consolidation target, creating reliability gaps in communicating with staff and residents during emergencies. Longstanding deficiencies in interoperable communications infrastructure elevate operational risk, particularly as severe weather incidents increase.
The opportunity
A $1.55 million federal FY2026 Community Project Funding award for interoperable communications infrastructure creates a near-term, fully funded procurement window. Acting within this cycle addresses critical notification gaps, strengthens emergency response continuity, and maximizes available federal resources before the window closes.
FY2026 Community Project Funding
Discuss this project →Credential & Password Security Controls Implementation
Cybersecurity · Compliance & Risk Management
High Priority
About this project
Active compliance mandates require the office to implement credential and password-security controls alongside a cybersecurity training program. Without these controls in place, the agency faces elevated risk of unauthorized access, audit findings, and potential liability to public safety operations.
The opportunity
The FY2026 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program (deadline: October 9, 2026) explicitly supports cybersecurity tooling with funding potential up to $4.9M, and $102,990 in FY2026 software upgrade budget is already allocated. DIR cooperative agreements provide a streamlined, compliant procurement path to act within the current fiscal cycle.
FY2026 JAG Program
Discuss this project →Sheriff's Office IT Systems Modernization
IT Modernization · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Sheriff's Office has designated $102,990 in FY2026 for software upgrades as part of a broader $129,990 annual IT and software investment, reflecting an active and strategically prioritized modernization effort. Aging systems and credential-security compliance mandates create operational risk and expose the agency to audit and continuity vulnerabilities.
The opportunity
The explicitly allocated FY2026 software budget creates a clear, time-bound procurement window, and the JAG Program—with a deadline of October 2026—offers additional funding eligibility for IT management and cybersecurity tools. DIR cooperative agreements provide a streamlined, compliant procurement path to advance this initiative without delay.
FY2026 JAG Program
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & In-Car Camera Modernization
Fleet Safety · Public Safety Technology
High Priority
About this project
The Sheriff's Office faces elevated operational risk following a patrol vehicle collision and a 40% surge in auto insurance costs, compounded by aging, unreliable in-car camera systems. These gaps create significant liability exposure and undermine officer accountability and evidentiary documentation.
The opportunity
Rising insurance costs and documented incidents create strong fiscal and safety justification for near-term action, with cooperative purchasing agreements available to streamline procurement. Modernizing fleet safety technology now reduces liability, strengthens public trust, and aligns with current budget planning cycles.
DIR Shared Services MSA
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