Florida school district employs critical incident mapping technology
Victoria Rees
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Critical Response Group (CRG) has partnered with Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), the third-largest school district in the US, to implement critical incident mapping technology across the district’s 573 schools.
According to the critical incident mapping data company, this initiative aims to address gaps in emergency response by providing accurate location data essential for effective event management.
Without this precise and up-to-date information, emergency response efforts are hindered by inaccurate or unavailable building blueprints, leading to potential delays, confusion and friction at the scene of an incident.
Critical incident mapping
The mapping process, currently underway, is slated for completion in time for the 2024-25 school year.
The company says that its detailed maps are designed to significantly enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of emergency response efforts by ensuring that both school personnel and first responders can speak a common language about the nature and location of an emergency, whether medical, fire or a potentially violent event.
“Most schools have multiple security layers in place, but the first layer often overlooked is having accurate emergency maps readily available to first responders,” said Dr Guillermo Muñoz of M-DCPS.
“CRG’s mapping technology ensures that police, paramedics and EMTs can navigate our school campuses with precision, significantly reducing response times during emergencies.”
CRG’s critical incident mapping is compatible with security platforms in use across the safety ecosystem, from mobile apps to 911 center/PSAP systems, to public safety software used by first responders, allowing them all to view and communicate from the same map regardless of uniform or software tool.
The company says that this integration is pivotal in enabling cohesive communication and collaboration among responders, enhancing situational awareness and decision-making.
“We are honored to support M-DCPS in bolstering their security infrastructure,” said Mike Rodgers, CEO and Co-Founder of CRG.
“Our mission is to equip schools and first responders with the tools they need to respond swiftly and effectively to any emergency situation.
“By leveraging advanced mapping technology, we are setting a new standard for situational awareness and operational efficiency during critical incidents.”