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Dispatch technology update: radio encryption deadline, CAD integration, CodeRED cyberattack noted
Summary
Alpena County Central Dispatch reported progress on CAD integration, said a state radio encryption deadline is Sept. 15, 2026, and discussed a recent cyberattack that affected CodeRED; the committee decided to remain with the vendor while security certificates are verified with FEMA.
At the Jan. 15 meeting of the Alpena County Central Dispatch Committee, Director Kim Elkie gave updates on several technical and operational items affecting county dispatch operations.
Elkie said CAD integration with fire and EMS is "moving along" and that Alpena County IT had completed the tasks assigned to the department. She also said the county's newest 911 trainee is in the final stages of training.
Elkie informed the committee of a state-imposed radio encryption deadline of Sept. 15, 2026, and reported progress on encryption work. She also reported an ongoing response to a cyberattack that affected the CodeRED emergency-notification system; CodeRED is verifying security certificates with FEMA, and the committee agreed to continue using CodeRED rather than switch vendors. Chief Andy Marceau voiced support for staying with CodeRED.
Elkie added that a fourth dispatch console is functional but awaits radio installation.
The minutes do not include technical specifications, timelines for full encryption completion, or detailed mitigation steps related to the CodeRED incident; those follow-ups were not specified in the record.
