Geographic Information Systems Insights
Martin County Sheriff’s Office Launches Project to Enhance 9-1-1 Services
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A project is underway to improve 911 emergency response services in Martin County. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) says that from Wednesday to February 3, deputies, including field technicians from the firm GeoComm, will visit certain Martin County homes to confirm addresses and street names. A map provided by...
ZeroEyes and GeoComm Partner to Enhance Iowa School Safety with Advanced AI Gun Detection and Intelligent Mapping
ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security Safety Act Designation, and GeoComm, the provider of locally authoritative indoor and outdoor Geographic Information Systems (GIS), today announced a technology integration partnership to enhance emergency response and school safety. This collaboration merges ZeroEyes' AI gun detection and situational awareness software with GeoComm's comprehensive indoor mapping solutions to provide real-time, actionable intelligence to any Iowa K-12 schools.
Unlocking the Power of Map Data Manager: Enhancing School Safety & Indoor Safety
An indoor map delivers the next level of precise location information via a highly organized visualization of all the essential elements in a building. Bringing your building to life with a detailed map and into the hands of those who need it is a critical first step to unlocking seamless navigation and enhanced accessibility!
Avoiding 9-1-1 Call Failures: How PSAP Boundaries and NG9-1-1 Support Emergency Preparedness
As Next-Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) continues to evolve, accurate Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) 911 service area boundaries are more crucial than ever for emergency services. This accuracy is also a foundational component of broader emergency preparedness strategies aimed at improving public safety outcomes. Why is this so important for emergency preparedness? NG9-1-1 Emergency Call Routing Functions...
How Denco 9-1-1 Locates Callers Indoors Using GeoComm’s Indoor Mapping
Indoor Mapping for Emergency Response & Public Safety Overview: Denco 9-1-1 Enhances School Safety with Indoor Mapping Denco Area 9-1-1 District (Denco 9-1-1) partnered with GeoComm in late 2019 to tackle the critical challenge of locating 9-1-1 callers indoors. The Indoor Map Development Project aimed to enhance Emergency Communications Center (ECC) mapping capabilities by leveraging...
Iowa’s School Safety Initiative: Critical Incident Mapping & 9-1-1 Emergency Response at Scale
Learn how Iowa’s investment in critical incident mapping protects 545,000+ students through smarter, faster emergency response Overview: Iowa School Safety Initiative GeoComm worked with the Iowa Department of Education to implement critical incident mapping (CIM) for over 1,400 Iowa schools as part of Governor Reynolds’ School Safety Initiative. As part of this project, the GeoComm...
Southwest Minnesota: Digital Geographic Information System Mapping & 9-1-1 Emergency Response
Overview In 2023, the Southwest Minnesota Emergency Communications Board (SWECB) partnered with GeoComm to launch an indoor mapping pilot project. This digital geographic information system mapping initiative transformed critical infrastructure buildings into GIS-powered indoor maps, providing first responders with precise, real-time location intelligence and the school mapping data needed to ensure effective emergency response. The...
FCC NG9-1-1 Order: Progress, Challenges & What’s Next for Public Safety GIS
Where Are We Now in the NG9-1-1 Transition? On March 25, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Public Notice announcing final approval by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of the FCC’s July 2024 Report and Order advancing the transition to Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1). While this is a definite step...
NSGIC 3DEP FTN Interest Group Meeting
March 25, 2025 GeoComm Vertical Location Services: Enhancing Emergency Response with 3D Elevation Data When every second counts, knowing where an emergency caller is located—including their vertical position—is critical for first responders. GeoComm’s Vertical Location Services leverage digital elevation models to provide precise altitude data, helping emergency teams determine the correct floor, underground level, or...
GIS-powered Critical Incident Mapping Helps Minnesota First Responders Reach a Medical Emergency Victim in Seconds
JACKSON COUNTY, Minn., March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A life-threatening medical emergency at a Jackson County high school on October 3rd, 2024 put First Responders to the test when a student suffered a medical complication in the cafeteria. Thanks to the swift response of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and GeoComm’s GIS-powered critical incident mapping technology, emergency personnel pinpointed the exact location within...
15 Must-Ask Questions to Choose the Best Critical Incident Mapping Solution for Schools
How to choose the best critical incident mapping solution When it comes to protecting students and staff, selecting the right school safety map is a decision that cannot be taken lightly. Schools must ensure that their critical incident mapping solution is more than just a visual representation of their buildings—it must be a real-time, interactive...
Critical Incident Mapping & School Safety: Ricky and Alyssa’s Law Explained
Introduction In an era where school safety is paramount, legislative measures like Alyssa’s Law and the proposed Ricky and Alyssa’s Law have been introduced to enhance security in schools. These laws focus on critical incident mapping and silent panic alert systems to improve emergency response times and coordination. How Alyssa’s Law & Ricky and Alyssa’s...
