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AI Needs GIS
By John Brosowsky, SVP of Innovation, GeoComm Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping PSAP operations. From handling non-emergency calls to enabling real-time 9-1-1 transcription, translation, keyword detection, and call taker assistance, AI is becoming an integral part of modern emergency communications. But AI is not inherently intelligent; it identifies patterns and relationships within the information it has been trained on...
GeoComm and geoConvergence Announce Partnership to Support the Future of Indoor Mapping
Partnership highlights the increasing role of accurate indoor maps, GIS data, and public safety grade location intelligence in emergency response, school safety, and facility operations. ST. CLOUD, Minn., July 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GeoComm, the nation’s leader in public safety grade location intelligence, today announced a new partnership with geoConvergence, a GIS consulting firm based in Bloomington, Indiana....
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...
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...
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...
School Safety Mapping Data: What West Virginia’s HB 3166 Means for Your District
In an era where school safety is paramount, West Virginia has taken a significant step forward with the passage of House Bill 3166 (HB 3166). This legislation mandates the creation of standardized school safety mapping data across all public schools in the state. As a leader in public safety GIS solutions, GeoComm is poised to...
