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!
Don’t Wait for Data to Break: Manage Your GIS Data Proactively
Benjamin Franklin once observed, “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” While the origin of this quote is debated, its relevance remains indisputable—especially in the world of public safety. When it comes to 9-1-1 GIS data management, the message is clear: waiting for problems to appear before addressing them can have serious, even life-threatening, consequences. ...
Why GIS Data Goes Out of Date Fast – And How Public Safety Agencies Can Keep It Current
Why GIS Data Becomes Outdated — Especially in Public Safety How quickly does Public Safety GIS data go out of date? The answer is… almost immediately! Let’s look at why this is the case, what the impacts to public safety are, and why effective GIS data management practices can ensure that your public safety GIS...
Indoor Maps vs. Floor Plans: 5 Reasons They’re Critical for Public Safety
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines a floor plan as “a scale diagram of a room or suite of rooms viewed from above” and a map as “ a flat surface of the whole or a part of an area.” But in the world of emergency response and public safety, what separates a traditional floor plan from a...
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...
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...
Digital Mapping: Transforming the Way We Navigate and Analyze Geographic Data
Introduction Digital mapping has revolutionized the way we visualize, analyze, and interact with geographic data. Unlike traditional paper maps, digital maps are dynamic, interactive, and easily updated, enabling users to integrate multiple data layers for better decision-making. A subset of this mapping, GIS (Geographic Information System) mapping, uses specialized software to analyze and interpret spatial...
