Ruibo Song¹ and Andrew Park², ¹USA, ²California State Polytechnic University, USA

GuardianMap is an innovative emergency response system designed to improve safety in schools through real-time tracking and communication through its map. The system integrates wearable wristwatches, a mobile application, and a Firebase-backed infrastructure to provide continuous location tracking and instant emergency alerts. Additionally, it has an innovative AI feature that gives tips to improve school safety using tracking data it collects. Traditional safety measures, such as panic button apps and surveillance cameras, rely on human activation or manual monitoring, which can delay responses. GuardianMap enhances these efforts by offering automated location tracking and real-time map updates. Experimental testing revealed that GPS accuracy indoors can vary, necessitating additional tracking technologies, while response times were significantly faster on Wi-Fi networks compared to cellular data. The findings also show the need for optimized server capacity in high-traffic areas. By addressing key limitations in existing school safety solutions, GuardianMap provides a more comprehensive and effective approach to emergency response, ultimately enhancing coordination among law enforcement, school administrators, and first responders to reduce casualties in crisis situations.

Safety, Map, Tracking, Interactable, IoT