Is your child really safe at school?
Dispatcher: “ 9-1-1 What’s your emergency? ”
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, Florida
February 14, 2018 (17 died - 17 injured)
Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, Connecticut
December 14, 2012 (26 died - 2 injured)
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
April 16, 2007 (32 died - 23 injured)
It’s been two decades since the Columbine shooting and six years since twenty 1st grade children - ages six and seven - and six adults were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary. In 2007, the deadliest school shooting in history took place at Virginia Tech killing 32 students and faculty members and wounding 23 more. Last year, Valentines Day, 17 students and staff were killed and 17 injured at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, Florida. There have been 26 school shootings since. Threats, and incidents of violence in American schools have become more frequent and severe.
We must not lose 1 more child to an active shooter.
The technology to make life-or-death decisions for first responders, or stop evil from striking again, does not exist. However, there is technology that can give our first responders the current and accurate information they need - when they need it - to help make those difficult decisions and take the necessary actions for the safety and security of those in danger.
The first responder community has been confronted with a myriad of communication system failures under conditions of which the systems were never designed for. In addition, vast amounts of critical information must be maintained and updated to reduce mistakes and streamline processes. Data retrieval becomes even more pronounced when we need to share our resources with responding agencies. No matter how familiar you are with a building - when an incident takes place, those responding to an emergency situation need current and accurate data - and they need it immediately.
Why GoFundMe and Schools?
Many states have released funds for schools to purchase a range of assets. (e.g. metal detectors and doors, bullet proof glass, security cameras, portable radios, intercom systems, door access controls, silent alarms and panic buttons) - but without modern day modes of communication and an ability to visualize and track all these assets together under one common operating picture, these assets will not be as effective in an emergency situation. And most importantly, too many schools do not have the funds to acquire a technology that will modernize communication options available to them. Limited budgets for school safety is a recurring theme.
GEOcommand has agreed to secure the funds - through crowdfunding - to subsidize schools interested in integrating their current critical assets with our technology - and additionally, create awareness through marketing to subsidize many more schools as the funds become available. We request that school districts, local police, fire and government supplement these projects as well. The majority of funds will come from Your donations. These schools, in part, will set the standard for school safety across the country.
The message is simple. Society must take the initiative to bring public safety into the 21st century and protect our children and teachers in public and private schools, colleges, universities and religious schools. The evil that exists is most likely present in your city or town, and no child should live in fear. Their safety and security is paramount - anything less is unacceptable.
We must not lose 1 more child to an active shooter.
Please make a contribution for safer schools. 4 our children. Thank you.
What makes GEOcommand unique?
The GEOcommand platform will provide a common operating picture for first responders - enabling school / campus police to connect and share critical data sources in one location-specific situational awareness interface for viewing - with school administrators, resource officers, and local and state fire and police - seamlessly. This is known as a common operating picture which is viewed on a map.
The technology will identify critical assets such as cameras, door access controls, metal detectors, panic buttons, etc., when breached. When an alarm is triggered, the map will automatically display the alarm location and any specific information the alarm is sending. In addition, the technology can interface with both indoor and outdoor shooter detection systems and biometrics (facial recognition) for a proactive response. GEOcommand technologies provide responding agencies with the ability to rapidly identify and share active threats and hazards (ie., active shooter, fire, hazardous materials) - at the scene before arrival and coordinate resources for better incident command and control of the event.
GEOcommand provides a simple and intuitive way to view area-wide (CityAware) to specific in-building floor plans and critical assets (SiteAware), as well as other areas of interest within your campus infrastructure.
Albert Koenigsberg President and CEO of GEOcommand, Inc.
Background
In 1999, I made a personal investment in a technology used in the public safety arena. This technology was provided to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the Port Authority Police utilized this software at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Thirty-seven members of the Port Authority Police Department were at their desks when the World Trade Center came crumbling down. They, and so many others, made the ultimate sacrifice. That day, and many days to follow were emotionally charged for Americans - and that’s when I made a decision to dedicate my life to finding a solution for the safety and security of people and places.
GEOcommand, Inc. was formed on August 7, 2006. In May 2007, we were invited to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Alabama to present the utilization of geographic information technologies integrated with various radio frequency bands. We demonstrated how a global positioning system (gps) tracks sensor alerts for the movement of hazardous materials as well as chem-bio detection and how the location of responding emergency vehicles appear on a map.
GEOcommand engineers and personnel spent 12 years on research and development - consulting with, and employing experts from police and fire in order to fully understand the application of the technology needed for responding agencies - and today, we have a proven technology in various cities and school districts. We have developed a number of versions of the technology based on the needs of police and fire and the evolution of geographic information software. To date, we have invested more than $12 million for research and development and proof of concept.
GEOcommand is a state-of-the-art geographic information map-based interface which provides emergency responders with near real-time, location-specific situational awareness technology - to better enhance response times to man-made and natural disasters.
For information on how to integrate your school’s critical assets with GEOcommand SiteAware ~
please contact David Hahn -
GEOcommand, Inc.
3700 Airport Road, Suite 410
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Website: www.geocommand.com
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In memory of ~
(please share a photograph and include name and information)
email to [email redacted]
Dispatcher: “ 9-1-1 What’s your emergency? ”
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, Florida
February 14, 2018 (17 died - 17 injured)
Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, Connecticut
December 14, 2012 (26 died - 2 injured)
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
April 16, 2007 (32 died - 23 injured)
It’s been two decades since the Columbine shooting and six years since twenty 1st grade children - ages six and seven - and six adults were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary. In 2007, the deadliest school shooting in history took place at Virginia Tech killing 32 students and faculty members and wounding 23 more. Last year, Valentines Day, 17 students and staff were killed and 17 injured at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, Florida. There have been 26 school shootings since. Threats, and incidents of violence in American schools have become more frequent and severe.
We must not lose 1 more child to an active shooter.
The technology to make life-or-death decisions for first responders, or stop evil from striking again, does not exist. However, there is technology that can give our first responders the current and accurate information they need - when they need it - to help make those difficult decisions and take the necessary actions for the safety and security of those in danger.
The first responder community has been confronted with a myriad of communication system failures under conditions of which the systems were never designed for. In addition, vast amounts of critical information must be maintained and updated to reduce mistakes and streamline processes. Data retrieval becomes even more pronounced when we need to share our resources with responding agencies. No matter how familiar you are with a building - when an incident takes place, those responding to an emergency situation need current and accurate data - and they need it immediately.
Why GoFundMe and Schools?
Many states have released funds for schools to purchase a range of assets. (e.g. metal detectors and doors, bullet proof glass, security cameras, portable radios, intercom systems, door access controls, silent alarms and panic buttons) - but without modern day modes of communication and an ability to visualize and track all these assets together under one common operating picture, these assets will not be as effective in an emergency situation. And most importantly, too many schools do not have the funds to acquire a technology that will modernize communication options available to them. Limited budgets for school safety is a recurring theme.
GEOcommand has agreed to secure the funds - through crowdfunding - to subsidize schools interested in integrating their current critical assets with our technology - and additionally, create awareness through marketing to subsidize many more schools as the funds become available. We request that school districts, local police, fire and government supplement these projects as well. The majority of funds will come from Your donations. These schools, in part, will set the standard for school safety across the country.
The message is simple. Society must take the initiative to bring public safety into the 21st century and protect our children and teachers in public and private schools, colleges, universities and religious schools. The evil that exists is most likely present in your city or town, and no child should live in fear. Their safety and security is paramount - anything less is unacceptable.
We must not lose 1 more child to an active shooter.
Please make a contribution for safer schools. 4 our children. Thank you.
What makes GEOcommand unique?
The GEOcommand platform will provide a common operating picture for first responders - enabling school / campus police to connect and share critical data sources in one location-specific situational awareness interface for viewing - with school administrators, resource officers, and local and state fire and police - seamlessly. This is known as a common operating picture which is viewed on a map.
The technology will identify critical assets such as cameras, door access controls, metal detectors, panic buttons, etc., when breached. When an alarm is triggered, the map will automatically display the alarm location and any specific information the alarm is sending. In addition, the technology can interface with both indoor and outdoor shooter detection systems and biometrics (facial recognition) for a proactive response. GEOcommand technologies provide responding agencies with the ability to rapidly identify and share active threats and hazards (ie., active shooter, fire, hazardous materials) - at the scene before arrival and coordinate resources for better incident command and control of the event.
GEOcommand provides a simple and intuitive way to view area-wide (CityAware) to specific in-building floor plans and critical assets (SiteAware), as well as other areas of interest within your campus infrastructure.
Albert Koenigsberg President and CEO of GEOcommand, Inc.Background
In 1999, I made a personal investment in a technology used in the public safety arena. This technology was provided to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the Port Authority Police utilized this software at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Thirty-seven members of the Port Authority Police Department were at their desks when the World Trade Center came crumbling down. They, and so many others, made the ultimate sacrifice. That day, and many days to follow were emotionally charged for Americans - and that’s when I made a decision to dedicate my life to finding a solution for the safety and security of people and places.
GEOcommand, Inc. was formed on August 7, 2006. In May 2007, we were invited to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Alabama to present the utilization of geographic information technologies integrated with various radio frequency bands. We demonstrated how a global positioning system (gps) tracks sensor alerts for the movement of hazardous materials as well as chem-bio detection and how the location of responding emergency vehicles appear on a map.
GEOcommand engineers and personnel spent 12 years on research and development - consulting with, and employing experts from police and fire in order to fully understand the application of the technology needed for responding agencies - and today, we have a proven technology in various cities and school districts. We have developed a number of versions of the technology based on the needs of police and fire and the evolution of geographic information software. To date, we have invested more than $12 million for research and development and proof of concept.
GEOcommand is a state-of-the-art geographic information map-based interface which provides emergency responders with near real-time, location-specific situational awareness technology - to better enhance response times to man-made and natural disasters.
For information on how to integrate your school’s critical assets with GEOcommand SiteAware ~
please contact David Hahn -
GEOcommand, Inc.
3700 Airport Road, Suite 410
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Website: www.geocommand.com
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In memory of ~
(please share a photograph and include name and information)
email to [email redacted]