New Hampshire Standardizes School Emergency Mapping Statewide

Under the terms of the agreement, the New Jersey-based firm will conduct on-site physical walkthroughs of schools to verify floor plans and identify critical infrastructure. These details are then transformed into Collaborative Response Graphics, which overlay gridded data and aerial imagery onto standardized building schematics. The resulting files function within existing 911 dispatch and security systems, removing the need for school districts to purchase additional software or licensing.

Commissioner Caitlin D. Davis stated that the initiative serves to eliminate information gaps between local school districts and emergency personnel. By integrating these maps into systems already in use by law enforcement and fire departments, the state expects to reduce response times and improve coordination during active threats. To ensure proficiency, Critical Response Group will also lead scenario-based tabletop training exercises for educators and first responders, drawing on methods used in military special operations.

This project marks a significant expansion of the company’s footprint in New Hampshire, following previous deployments in Salem and Nashua. With over 30,000 schools mapped across 46 states, the firm now positions itself as a central provider for institutional safety infrastructure. The department intends for this move to establish a uniform emergency response standard that remains accessible to every community, regardless of size or local resources.