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Emergency Operations Plan & NIMS Compliance Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The department carries an 11-year overdue Emergency Operations Plan and an unresolved evacuation plan, creating critical compliance exposure under MSP Publication 201a and NIMS requirements. These gaps elevate operational and legal risk for residents, first responders, and local government during any declared emergency or hazard event.
The opportunity
Compliance mandates are active and overdue, making near-term action essential ahead of the FY26/27 budget cycle. Positive public safety funding signals — including state revenue sharing and a renewed county public safety millage — support budget availability for eligible emergency preparedness investments.
Edward Byrne Memorial JAG
Discuss this project →Police Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Modernization
Public Safety · Fleet Management
High Priority
About this project
The police fleet currently lacks documented dash-cam or vehicle telematics deployment, creating measurable gaps in officer safety, accountability, and incident documentation. With patrol vehicles explicitly listed in the FY25/26 Capital Improvement Plan and a recent amendment to the shared Police Chief agreement highlighting fleet-related priorities, the operational and strategic case for action is well-established.
The opportunity
The FY25/26 CIP procurement cycle creates a near-term window to address fleet safety gaps alongside planned vehicle acquisitions. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) explicitly identifies vehicle telematics and fleet safety hardware as eligible expenses, offering a direct funding pathway with potential to reduce local budget impact. Acting within the current planning cycle aligns investment with active budget hearings and cooperative purchasing options that streamline procurement for public agencies.
Edward Byrne Memorial JAG
Discuss this project →Unified Identity and Credential Security Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The department's fragmented email environment signals a lack of unified identity and credential management, increasing exposure to unauthorized access and potential data breaches. Without centralized controls, sensitive public safety and administrative data remains at elevated risk across the organization.
The opportunity
Regional cybersecurity awareness is growing, and the current fiscal planning cycle — alongside grant programs covering law enforcement technology — presents a timely, cost-effective pathway to address credential gaps before an incident or mandate forces action.
Edward Byrne Memorial JAG
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Resident Services
High Priority
About this project
Public-facing digital portals remain in partial WCAG compliance despite an existing accessibility plan, exposing the entity to legal risk and limiting equitable access for residents with disabilities. Inconsistencies across web platforms and third-party systems compound the gap and complicate remediation efforts.
The opportunity
Staging remediation by severity allows alignment with available budget cycles, reducing legal exposure while improving resident access incrementally. Addressing conformance gaps proactively supports equitable service delivery and positions the entity ahead of potential enforcement actions in the upcoming fiscal cycle.