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Gratiot County Central Dispatch selects TSSI for CAD study; 800 MHz tower and encrypted channels coming online
Summary
Gratiot County Central Dispatch reported selecting TSSI Consulting to help identify a new CAD system, an 800 MHz tower is scheduled to go live March 24, 2026, and a radio-encryption program and school-mapping grant applications (decision expected June 2026) were discussed.
David Rapacz, representing Gratiot County Central Dispatch, told the LEPC on March 10 that the dispatch office has selected TSSI Consulting, LLC to assist in identifying a computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system that best fits the county’s needs. Rapacz also said the new 800 MHz tower is scheduled to go live March 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
Rapacz reported the county is advancing a radio encryption program: a radio template has been created and encryption channels will be added for law enforcement along with neighboring channels to preserve interoperability. He said CRG Mapping has already created comprehensive maps of all county schools (floor plans, room numbers and GIS overlays) for use by emergency services.
Gratiot County Central Dispatch and the county Emergency Management office have applied to the Michigan State Police for grant funding to create maps of Alma College, MyMichigan Medical Center and Masonic Pathways; award decisions were expected by June 2026. Rapacz also noted a public-relations safety program developed for schools and community events.
No formal procurement award for a CAD system was recorded at the March 10 meeting; TSSI was selected to assist in the vendor-selection process.
