The computer-aided dispatch system for Grand Traverse County’s 911 service is officially back online following a cyberattack that disabled the system and many other governmental services.
“As of 2 p.m. yesterday, it was operational for all first responders,” said County Administrator Nate Alger at Wednesday’s county board meeting. “I know Cherry Festival is just three days away, so this is great timing.” The CAD software dispatches call data to mobile devices mounted in patrol cars, fire engines and ambulances. It also provides important online services for the county’s corrections and records departments. As such, it serves a larger public safety role than just 911 data alone.
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Source: Government Technology
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