CRG Expands Commitment to Public Safety Interoperability with Nation's Most Accessible, System-Agnostic GIS Indoor Mapping Solution

CRG maps are now available in more formats than ever before—supporting ArcGIS, QGIS, and the broad range of platforms relied upon by public safety professionals nationwide.

HAMILTON, N.J., June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Critical Response Group (CRG), the nation's leader in critical incident mapping data, is deepening its commitment to interoperability by delivering mapping content compatible with all major GIS platforms—including ArcGIS and QGIS. With over 55,000 maps created across 42 states, CRG is setting the standard for flexible, accessible mapping that meets the real-world demands of public safety.

CRG's Collaborative Response Graphics® (CRGs) are available in more file types and formats than any other indoor mapping provider—including standardized OGC GeoPackages, File Geodatabases, GeoJSONs, Indoor Mapping Data Format (IMDF), shapefiles, Keyhole Markup Language (KML/KMZs) and others with attributed data that meets the needs of GIS professionals nationwide. These formats are designed to work seamlessly within widely used GIS tools as well as dispatch systems, mobile CAD applications, and field-ready resources. Whether agencies require locally hosted files or prefer real-time streaming access, CRG delivers options to meet any technical or operational environment.

"Our goal is simple: support any responder, in any location, using any system," said Michael Rodgers, CEO of Critical Response Group. "If you're truly interested in solving the problem, you must acknowledge that multiple systems are deployed across the public safety ecosystem - each requiring different file formats. We're focused on meeting that reality, not forcing responders into a single solution."

From GIS dashboards to emergency operations centers, patrol vehicles, and printed response guides, CRG maps ensure every responder sees the same information—regardless of platform. By removing proprietary constraints and enabling true data portability, CRG bridges the gap between GIS professionals and field operations, creating a unified common operating picture.

"Interoperability is the foundation of modern emergency response," Rodgers continued. "That's why we don't just build maps for one platform—we build them for every platform."

As part of its long-term support for the GIS community, CRG recently became a platinum business partner of the National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC), working alongside state GIS leaders to ensure mapping content meets the evolving needs of public safety and the GIS Community at large.

Whether streamed through a secure service or delivered as a local dataset, CRG's interoperable maps are built to scale with the systems, software, and workflows already in use—bringing life-saving information to the front lines faster and more reliably.

At its core, CRG isn't just producing maps—it's delivering mission-ready mapping content that meets responders where they are, in the systems they already trust.

About Critical Response Group
Critical Response Group, Inc. is the nation's leader in critical incident mapping data producing common operating pictures to enhance command and control efforts during an emergency. CRG's origins are grounded in thousands of real-life direct-action raids conducted by the United States Special Operations Forces (USSOF) over the past two decades, and the company has developed over 55,000 maps nationwide. For more information, visit https://www.crgplans.com or contact us by emailing [email protected].

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SOURCE Critical Response Group