YARMOUTH, Maine — DeLorme, the innovation leader in mapping, GPS, and GIS technology, today announced that its XMap 5.0 GIS Editor program has been chosen by the Maine State Police to provide mobile GIS and GPS navigation services in emergency response situations.

XMap 5.0 GIS Editor will be installed in the State Police Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT) headquarters. It will be deployed with the team’s Mobile Command Vehicle, allowing on-site GIS data collection, processing, and sharing regardless of the location. Because it is a fully functional standalone GIS data management tool, XMap will allow the IMAT Team to operate in any environment in a self-sufficient manner, eliminating the need for external GIS support.

“In an emergency situation, an immediate and efficient response is critical”, stated Lt. Chris Grotton, the IMAT Commander. “Mapping is always an important component in the response to, and management of large scale incidents.”

Members of the IMAT Team attended a DeLorme training program on the use of XMap for response situations. This custom class provided clear and concise, step-by-step instructions on the relevant functions of the software and gave the team members a solid foundation on which to begin to build their GIS infrastructure.

“XMap is an extremely versatile GIS and GPS tool”, said Geoffrey Ives, Director of Professional Sales at DeLorme. “It combines the best of DeLorme’s core mapping technology with a powerful array of spatial analysis tools. XMap is an all-in-one mapping solution and is ideally suited to meet the needs of the law enforcement and emergency response community.”

Located in Yarmouth, Maine, DeLorme has 30 years of cartographic and software experience and over 130 employees dedicated to creating the best in mapping, GIS, and GPS products. DeLorme digital products are rooted in the DeLorme XMap development platform, which is scalable for future growth and endorsed by millions of dedicated digital mapping software users worldwide. The DeLorme business model transforms innovative technologies into affordable and easy-to-use navigation and mapping products. For more information, visit www.xmap.com.

With over 340 sworn personnel complemented by almost 200 civilian employees, the Maine State Police is the largest law enforcement agency in the state. With its headquarters in the state capital of Augusta, the agency covers the length and breadth of the state from seven regional barracks. The newly formed Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT) has been tasked with providing logistical and operational support for large and complex incidents that require coordination of information and resources. For more information, visit www.maine.gov/dps/msp/