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GeoComm Launches Map Converter to Accelerate the Conversion of Static Floorplans into Response Ready Indoor GIS Data
New public safety grade solution accelerates static floorplan-to-GIS conversion, helping public safety, school safety, healthcare, and critical infrastructure organizations improve situational awareness, coordination, and response readiness ST. CLOUD, Minn. – June 24, 2026 – GeoComm, leading provider of public safety grade location data and mapping solutions, today announced GeoComm Map Converter, a new solution designed to help organizations...
Drone as First Responder Programs Need Indoor Maps Too
By John Brosowsky, SVP of Innovation, and Tracy “Mac” McElvaney, Chief Product & Innovation Officer, GeoComm Bridging the Gap Between Aerial and Interior Response Drone as First Responder programs are increasingly becoming part of modern public safety operations. They can provide rapid aerial situational awareness, help agencies assess scenes sooner, and give commanders and field responders more context before personnel...
GeoComm Joins Make Our Schools Safe as 2026 Annual Partner to Help Strengthen School Emergency Response
News provided by GeoComm, Inc Jun 03, 2026, 10:31 ET Partnership connects school safety advocacy with public-safety-grade indoor mapping to help schools and first responders access critical information when every second matters. ST. CLOUD, Minn. and PARKLAND, Fla., June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GeoComm, a trusted provider of Public Safety Grade indoor mapping and location intelligence solutions,...
GeoComm Appoints TJ Kennedy as CEO to Lead Next Chapter in Public Safety Innovation
St. Cloud, MN – October 22, 2025 – GeoComm, today announced new executive leadership to accelerate its transformation as the nation’s most trusted provider of public safety GIS and indoor mapping. TJ Kennedy has been named Chief Executive Officer bringing decades of expertise to advance GeoComm’s mission of delivering life-saving location intelligence for first responders,...
3 Ways to Make Sure Your District is Ready for School Safety Mapping Funding
School safety mapping funding is becoming a critical resource for districts working to strengthen emergency preparedness. But when opportunities open, schools often have limited time to apply and competition is high. By preparing ahead of time, your district can be ready to act quickly and increase the chances of securing this vital funding. Why School...
Comprehensive School Safety Plan California: What Every School Needs to Know
School safety is one of the most important responsibilities of California educators and administrators. From natural disasters to campus threats, every school must be ready to protect students and staff. That’s why the Comprehensive School Safety Plan California (CSSP) requirement exists. Every public K–12 school in the state must have a CSSP that is updated...
Indoor Mapping for Public Safety: GeoComm’s Public Safety Content Library (PSCL)
At GeoComm, innovation meets impact. A great example of this is our groundbreaking Public Safety Content Library (PSCL). Designed to revolutionize how 9-1-1 telecommunicators, dispatchers, and emergency responders can access and use critical indoor mapping during emergencies to reduce response times, PSCL is a secure, cloud-based indoor map data warehouse purpose-built for public safety. What...
Maryland School Mapping Data Requirements and SB 540 Grant Explained
Why Maryland Is Taking Action on School Mapping Data In a continued effort to enhance school safety, the state of Maryland has introduced groundbreaking legislation designed to provide Maryland school mapping data to every public school with detailed, accurate, and interoperable facility maps. With the passage of Senate Bill 540 (SB 540), Maryland schools are...
How 9-1-1 Vertical Location Accuracy Is Transforming 9-1-1 Response
What happens when you call 911 from your mobile phone inside a multi-story building? Accurate 9-1-1 vertical location accuracy becomes the difference between a rapid rescue and a costly delay. Until recently, unless you or others could verbally tell emergency responders what floor you were on, it was very difficult for them to find you quickly. ...
GeoComm Featured on KTLA 5 News: Advancing the Future of 9-1-1 Response
GeoComm was recently spotlighted by KTLA 5 News in a segment highlighting the innovative technologies shaping the future of 9-1-1 and emergency response. The story showcases how GeoComm’s indoor mapping solutions are transforming emergency response by providing first responders with fast, accurate, and actionable location information. At the 2:08 mark, GeoComm’s Vice President of Sales...
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. ...
School Emergency Preparedness: Hidden Gaps That Delay Effective Response
When we think of school emergency preparedness, the focus is often on the visible: drills, locked doors, communication protocols, and security personnel. But behind these measures are hidden gaps—vulnerabilities that only surface during a critical incident exposes them. These oversights can mean the difference between a coordinated response and a chaotic scramble. Why School Emergency...
