COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) - A new safety initiative is underway across South Carolina as the state works to enhance emergency response in public K-12 schools.

Every public school will soon have high-tech digital maps designed to help law enforcement respond more quickly and effectively during emergencies.

The technology is being provided by Critical Response Group (CRG), a company that specializes in creating advanced digital mapping systems.

Originally based on maps used for military operations, these detailed maps go beyond traditional blueprints. They have members of their team capture every room, hallway, and even closets within each school.

"We are going to treat this as if our own children go to those schools and make sure that they're done properly," said Michael Rodgers, CEO of CRG

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