Public security

Real-Time Mapping of Building Under Terrorist Attack

A new technology will help police officers be at the touch of their cell phones to supply them better response at scenes of terrorism and other scenes of mass casualties where good communication and the quick deployment of officers is critical.  The technology supplies a real-time mapping capability to first responders dealing with active shooting attacks.

According to nj.com, the development is based on a system used by the U.S. Navy SEALS in 2011, the program allows all those responding to a critical incident to “see” and communicate with each other using just their smartphones.

New Jersey Ocean County Prosecutor’s office demonstrated the technology, which Prosecutor Joseph Coronato envisions would be adopted by local school districts and then spread to other potential terrorist targets.