Emergency Communication Consolidation is Imperative a Report on County Emergency Dispatch

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Findings and Recommendations 9 findings

A grant of $2.5 million from Homeland Security for communication software has been obtained by MCSO. The MCSO is sharing the software with other County law enforcement agencies.

No recommendations for this finding

Additional proposals are being reviewed by the LEAA and UPD to determine a plan that would best serve the County in going forward with this project.

Related Recommendations (2)

the FBPD, UPD, WPD, and the MCSO determine the cost of the project and their share of the cost. (Findings 2-3, 5, 7, 9)

the FBPD, UPD, WPD, and the MCSO set a timeframe within the previously suggested three-year parameter for implementation of this consolidated emergency system plan. (Finding 2)

These issues need to be addressed: • sources of funds, i.e. grants/homeland security, Federal and State funds, • donation of County property in lieu of matching funds for Federal and/or State funding, • location of facility, • construction of new facility or renovation of an existing facility, • comparison of costs between the existing emergency communication systems and a new consolidated system, • governance of the new system, i.e., Joint Powers Authority, (JPA), • comparison of present and future costs of each community’s participation, • involvement of City and/or County personnel and their union/employment contracts.

Related Recommendations (1)

the FBPD, UPD, WPD, and the MCSO determine the cost of the project and their share of the cost. (Findings 2-3, 5, 7, 9)

CAL FIRE and CHP are State funded agencies that may choose to be involved in the consolidated system now or in the future.

No recommendations for this finding

Elected officials of the State and Federal government have shown interest in this project.

No recommendations for this finding

The proposed consolidation will include reverse 911 capabilities, allowing the communication center to automatically notify areas of the County of impending or existing emergencies.

No recommendations for this finding

A contract exists between UPD and FBPD for emergency calls and dispatching. Costs are based on the volume of calls.

No recommendations for this finding

The County’s present state-of-the-art microwave tower is not being fully utilized. Leasing space to cell phone companies, or others, would provide revenue for the new consolidated 911 system.

Related Recommendations (1)

the GJ continue monitoring the consolidated 911 system project and usage of the microwave tower. (All Findings)

The potential use of the Global Positioning System, (GPS), to identify exact location of calls, officers, and emergency vehicles will be an integral part of this consolidation effort.

No recommendations for this finding

Agency Responses 1

Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.

Mendocino County Board of Supervisors

September 02, 2010 • 5 pages • 3 responses • Score: -3 (+0, 0, -3) View Details ▾

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3 responses to findings and recommendations

the Mendocino County Sheriff fill the two vacant deputy positions. (Finding 2)

Response: Will Not Implement

Score: -1

The following recommendation will not be implemented by the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors because it is not warranted and/or are not deemed reasonable, attached, as required is an explanation therefore. The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors does not have authority to direct the listed agencies to implement this recommendation. The Board of Supervisors supports this recommendation. - The following recommendation will not be RECOMMENDATION 2: implemented by the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors because it is not warranted and/or are not deemed reasonable, attached, as required...

the Mendocino County Sheriff recruit and train a student to aid in office duties at the Fort Bragg substation. (Finding 3)

Response: Will Not Implement

Score: -1

implemented by the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors because it is not warranted and/or are not deemed reasonable, attached, as required is an explanation therefore. The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors does not have authority to direct the listed agencies to implement this recommendation. The Board of Supervisors supports this recommendation. The following recommendation will not be RECOMMENDATION 3: implemented by the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors because it is not warranted and/or are not deemed reasonable, attached, as required is an explanation therefore. The Mendocino ...

the Mendocino County Sheriff replace the K-9 unit. (Finding 4)

Response: Will Not Implement

Score: -1

implemented by the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors because it is not warranted and/or are not deemed reasonable, attached, as required is an explanation therefore. The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors does not have authority to direct the Grand Jury to implement this recommendation. <b>Findings</b> 1. A grant of $2.5 million from Homeland Security for communication software has been obtained by MCSO. The MCSO is sharing the software with other County law enforcement agencies. 2. Additional proposals are being reviewed by the LEAA and UPD to determine a plan that would best serve the...