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Committee accepts multiple public‑safety grants and donations including NG9‑1‑1 GIS funding
Summary
The committee accepted an $81,580 NG9‑1‑1 GIS grant, approved sheriff participation in a DOJ C‑DOG drug‑trafficking grant (up to $10,000), and authorized a small annual donation from the Kenosha Prince Hall Masons to support dispatchers’ mental health.
Kenosha County’s Finance Committee approved several public‑safety grants and donations during its meeting.
Captain Severson, operations captain for the sheriff’s office, presented a DOJ drug‑trafficking response grant coordinated through a regional C‑DOG partnership. Jefferson County is the lead grantee for $50,000; the county’s participation makes Kenosha eligible for up to $10,000 with no local match. The committee approved acceptance of the award unanimously.
Scott Shuty, director of the Division of Land Information, described a Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs NG9‑1‑1 GIS grant of $81,580 to support mapping needs for next‑generation 911 — the statewide project to allow dispatch centers to receive texts, photos and video and to transfer calls more seamlessly across counties. Shuty said the funding will be used over three years to offset rising GIS software and mapping costs; the committee voted to accept the grant.
Joint Services staff presented a proposed annual donation from the Kenosha Prince Hall Masons of $500–$1,000 to support dispatcher mental‑health and wellness initiatives; the committee approved forwarding the donation to the Joint Services board for acceptance.
Why it matters: The NG9‑1‑1 funding supports a statewide effort to modernize emergency communications and improve location accuracy for 911 calls; the sheriff’s and joint‑services funding supports investigative work and telecommunicator wellness.
What’s next: Each resolution passed unanimously and will be implemented by the relevant county department; NG9‑1‑1 GIS work will continue across the three‑year grant period.
