Issue link: https://resources.esri.ca/i/1361311
4 v Creating safety and security situational awareness During routine safety inspections, indoor maps that locate physical security assets are very helpful. They show the locations of fire extinguishers, closed circuit television (CCTV), access control points, facility entries and exits, first aid kits, secure zones, and so forth. If these assets are connected to the Internet of Things (IoT), security personnel can monitor their location, status, and condition using GIS. Sensors detect when and where these items are active or inactive. They also detect and report suspicious activities and hazardous conditions. GIS recognizes these anomalies and shows them on a real-time map. It also triggers notifications to the right people—wherever they are. New building security systems incorporate cloud solutions and the IoT. The geospatial platform integrates multiple disparate building security systems and streams data to a centralized system. Security personnel can log in to their building systems from anywhere by using their devices to check on different aspects of the building's safety. Dashboards deliver situational awareness by bringing together security information into one view. Concert, sports, and political event planners can use indoor mapping to plan and practice effective event response. Using digital twin data, GIS generates complete 3D models of the venue for analyzing security aspects such as viewsheds and individual lines of sight. Security services can analyze exit routes and other conditions that might interfere with emergency response. Empower First Responders Public safety departments that have authorization to connect to the building's safety systems can respond quickly. They receive automatic alerts on their command center map. First responders connect to the workplace map to see which floor reported the problem and the context surrounding the incident. They can also see routes included in the company's emergency evacuation plans to assist personnel still inside the building.