Ensuring GIS Compliance for AVL: A Roadmap for Local Government Operations Abstract This white paper examines Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) systems and their integration with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to meet compliance standards for U.S. local governments. Drawing on decades of AVL expertise from CompassCom and geospatial compliance knowledge from Global Marketing Insights, it outlines …
Michigan Unifies AVL and Radio Location Statewide for Emergency Response Abstract In a strategic initiative to strengthen emergency operations across Michigan’s 83 counties, the Michigan Public Safety Commission (MPSC), in partnership with the Michigan Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS), is deploying cutting-edge tracking and communication technologies. At the heart of this deployment is CompassCom’s real-time …
Cities Modernize Street Sweeping with Near Real-Time Telematics from CompassCom A unified AVL and fleet management platform boosts efficiency, accountability, and public transparency in sweeping operations. Street sweeping is vital to public safety, environmental health, and infrastructure maintenance—yet many cities face operational gaps like missed routes, fuel waste, and incomplete documentation. To address these challenges, …
Boone Fire Department Enhances Off-Grid Search & Rescue with CompassRespond® Abstract When an elderly Alzheimer’s patient went missing in the rugged Appalachian terrain surrounding Boone, North Carolina, time was not on Fire Chief Jimmy Isaacs’ side. Temperatures were falling, the area lacked reliable cellular and radio coverage, and the patient’s life was at stake. To …
