The Berrien County Geographic Information Systems Department has been busy for the past eight months updating its technology.

Speaking to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners this week, GIS Director Erika Espeland said they’ve made great strides modernizing the computer systems to ensure the county has the most accurate land records possible.

“ This system is a secure environment for creating and sharing geospatial data built to current industry standards and replaces outdated systems that are no longer supported,” Espeland said.

GIS not only keeps maps of property throughout the county, but Espeland said new tech is also enabling it to work with 911 dispatch so first responders know where to go.

“ All these efforts mean faster and more precise emergency response, which can not

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