SaferWatch and Critical Response Group (CRG) have integrated critical incident mapping into the SaferWatch Command Center, enhancing emergency response for schools in Florida.
According to SaferWatch and CRG, the system has already been adopted by large school districts including Miami-Dade, Orange, Duval, and Pinellas counties.
The integration supports compliance with Florida House Bill 301, passed in 2023, which requires public schools to provide emergency mapping data to local responders.
CRG maps provide detailed digital floorplans that show room numbers, exits, and locations of emergency resources.
The integration allows 911 dispatchers and responders to view these maps in real time through the SaferWatch Command Center, improving response coordination.
Mike Rodgers, CEO of CRG, said: “CRG is interested in partnering with school safety companies that have a proven record of integrating their software thoroughly with a school district’s public safety partners.”
He added: “For a school map to be useful to first responders, it needs to be accurate, accessible, and understandable under stress.
“CRG ensures every school map we create is accurate and understandable, while SaferWatch provides one of the best integrations available to ensure school maps are accessible to front-line first responders.”
CRG’s Collaborative Response Graphics include clearly labeled classrooms, hallways, and emergency items like defibrillators and first aid kits.
When a 911 call or panic alert is triggered, the map for that school automatically appears in the SaferWatch Command Center.
The map shows the incident’s location and provides real-time updates, including suspect movements or areas cleared, shared across agencies using existing systems.
Geno Roefaro, CEO of SaferWatch, said: “Our mission at SaferWatch has always been to bridge the information gap between the public and first responders.”
He added: “Integrating CRG’s state-of-the-art maps into the SaferWatch platform takes that mission to the next level.
“Now, when an emergency alert is triggered on a campus, whether it’s an active threat or a medical crisis, our 911 centers, police and first responder partners can immediately see exactly where it’s happening and what resources are nearby.
“This kind of live situational intelligence is a game-changer – it means faster, more precise responses and ultimately safer outcomes for our schools, students and teachers.”
The mapping system is designed to be used in a range of emergencies, including active threats, lockdowns, and medical incidents.
In a medical emergency, responders can see exactly where lifesaving tools like Stop The Bleed kits are located.
For security threats, maps help guide evacuations and inform tactical planning for law enforcement.
The CRG mapping data integrates without requiring new software, allowing agencies to work within their existing infrastructure.
SaferWatch and Critical Response Group (CRG) have announced a technology integration for school safety.
The integration brings CRG’s critical incident mapping into the SaferWatch Command Center platform.
The system is used across major school districts in Florida.
The integration supports compliance with Florida House Bill 301 (2023).
CRG’s maps provide floorplans and emergency resource locations.
These maps appear instantly when a 911 call or alert is received.
Maps show incident locations and allow live updates during emergencies.
Dispatchers, police, and responders access the same real-time data.
CRG has mapped more than 2,500 schools in 54 Florida counties.
The platform has been credited with preventing multiple planned incidents.
The technology assists in both medical and security emergencies.
The system requires no new software and works with existing tools.
The integration supports rapid, coordinated emergency responses.
