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NAVIGATING CRISIS WITH PRECISION:
THE EMERGENCE AND IMPACT OF CRITICAL INCIDENT MAPPING
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 Custom Labels and Nomenclature - Providing
precise location descriptions in the language and
labels used by the building staff and residents.
 Clear Markings of Navigation Points - For easy
identification of exits, stairwells, and hallways.
 Best Available Aerial Imagery - Offering a
comprehensive view of the area.
The Common Operating Picture
Critical Incident Mapping ensures that all teams – from
internal security to 911 centers and law enforcement
officers – operate from a unified understanding of the
location. This single common operational picture is
about creating a shared language in crisis situations,
leading to:
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 Reduced Response Times: Quick and efficient
navigation directly translates to faster response.
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 Improved Command and Control: Enabling
teams and leaders to rapidly adjust to inevitable
challenges and dynamics.
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 Clear Communication: A common operational
language minimizes miscommunication.
Legislative Recognition and Community Impact
Recognizing its significance, eleven states have
passed some form of legislation or requirement
adopting the use of Critical Incident Mapping in
schools and public buildings, with many more on the
horizon. Additionally, in most of these states, grant
funding can be used to have your school mapped
and provide local first responders with increased
situational awareness during their next emergency.
This bipartisan endorsement underscores the
universal value of Critical Incident Mapping in
safeguarding our communities.
Critical Response Group - The Nation’s
Leader on Critical Incident Mapping
Having created over 30,000 maps across the
country, Critical Response Group (CRG) is dedicated
to advancing and implementing Critical Incident
Mapping across the nation. As the leader in this
space, and with a dedicated team of US Special
Operation veterans, public safety professionals,
technical experts, CRG understands that for the
most effective use in the field, these maps need to
integrate easily into the platforms, technologies, and
systems that emergency response personnel already
use and trust, and has established over 60 partner
integrations where their maps are available.
To learn more about Critical Response Group and
you can visit www.crgplans.com
Conclusion: A Step Towards Safer Communities
Critical Incident Mapping is more than a technological
advancement; it's a commitment to public safety.
By providing clear, accessible, and detailed maps,
we empower our first responders to act swiftly and
confidently, making our communities safer and more
resilient.
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