CPF Transparency Portal

Project Title

Taylor Police Department Public Safety Technology Modernization Project

Project Status

Submitted for Federal Community Project Funding – FY27 Appropriations Cycle

The Taylor Police Department has submitted a request for federal Community Project Funding support through the office of Congressman Shri Thanedar to modernize critical public safety technology and enhance emergency response capabilities within the City of Taylor.

This transparency portal is intended to provide residents, community partners, and stakeholders with clear information about the project, its purpose, funding request and implementation progress.

Project Overview

The Taylor Police Department is seeking federal funding to support the implementation of modern public safety technology designed to improve emergency response, operational awareness and investigative capabilities.

The project will enhance the department’s ability to coordinate responses to emergencies, monitor critical incidents in real time and support officers with modern technology tools that improve decision-making and public safety outcomes.

The initiative is designed to strengthen coordination between dispatchers, patrol officers, investigators and partner agencies during critical incidents.

Project Objectives

The primary goals of the project include:

• Improve emergency response coordination

• Increase real-time situational awareness during critical incidents

• Enhance officer safety and operational efficiency

• Strengthen investigative capabilities

• Improve collaboration with regional law enforcement partners

• Support public safety operations serving Taylor residents and surrounding communities

Community Impact

The City of Taylor serves more than 62,000 residents and operates within a major transportation and commercial corridor in Wayne County, Michigan.

Modern public safety technology is essential to protecting residents, businesses, schools and community organizations.

This project will help ensure the Taylor Police Department can continue providing high-quality public safety services while adapting to evolving technology and operational demands.

Project Cost

Total Project Cost:

$1,600,000

The total cost reflects equipment procurement, system implementation, integration and deployment necessary to support the project.

Project Timeline

Estimated Start Date:

January 1, 2027

Estimated Completion Date:

December 31, 2028

Implementation will begin following federal appropriations approval, grant agreement execution and procurement processes.

Project Scalability

The project can be implemented in phases if partial funding is awarded.

A minimum funding level of approximately $800,000 would allow the Taylor Police Department to deploy core technology components and begin implementation of the system.

Additional funding would allow the department to expand the system to full operational capability.

Transparency and Public Updates

The Taylor Police Department is committed to transparency and accountability regarding federal funding requests and public safety initiatives.

If the project is approved for funding, this webpage will serve as a public transparency portal for the project. The department will provide bi-weekly updates on project progress, including milestones such as procurement activities, implementation phases, technology deployment and operational readiness.

These updates will allow residents, community partners and stakeholders to follow the progress of the project and ensure transparency throughout the implementation process.