In 2003, the Legislature directed the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) to create a statewide first responder mapping system for schools and other public buildings. The system is intended to provide information to emergency response agencies for natural disasters, criminal acts, and other incidents. The mapping system includes floor plans, contact information, utilities, hazards, and other information about school buildings.
In 2019, the Legislature directed the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) to review how school districts and emergency response agencies are using the mapping system.
The study included a review of system data and surveys of 295 school districts and 272 law enforcement agencies to assess how they use the state's mapping system.