Hunterdon County commissioners invest $2.3M to upgrade CAD system, bolster emergency response
HUNTERDON COUNTY, N.J. — A major upgrade to Hunterdon County’s Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) and records management systems is on track for full implementation on Oct. 1, officials announced at the July 15 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Brayden Fahey, Director of the Department of Public Safety and the County’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Coordinator, provided the update on the $2.3 million initiative. The new CAD platform, developed in collaboration with CSI, aims to modernize emergency response operations across the county.
“Our emergency response teams deserve the best tools available to protect our communities,” said Commissioner Zach Rich, who also serves as liaison to the Department of Public Safety. “This investment modernizes our dispatch and recordkeeping systems while saving taxpayer dollars. Many of the enhancements we’re implementing came directly from feedback from our own first responders.”
Fahey noted that final system enhancements are currently being rolled out, with many features shaped by recommendations from frontline staff. Once complete, the upgraded platform will offer unified, countywide records management for police, fire, and EMS, improving communication and operational efficiency.
The project’s shared services model is expected to deliver cost savings for municipalities and local fire departments.
The county is also supporting local agencies through a new $500,000 grant program included in this year’s budget, designed to assist municipalities and law enforcement entities in adapting to the new system.
Officials say the upgrade is part of a broader commitment by the Board of County Commissioners to invest in innovative public safety technologies and ensure residents are served by state-of-the-art emergency services.
