5x5 Interact! Public Safety Scavenger Hunt

Get the clues!

Experience public safety solutions firsthand at 5x5 Interact!

Compete in a scavenger hunt that will help you explore Bellevue and the summit as you try out applications. Test the functionalities and capabilities of the solutions so YOU get firsthand insight into their potential application in public safety operations.

What’s in it for you?

  • Trial access to participating technology solutions
  • Hands-on experience using participating technology solutions
  • Opportunity to provide real-world feedback to solution developers after hands-on use.

How it works:

Pre-event preparation: Let us know you want to participate by signing up below, or visiting us at our table in the demo hall.

Live session kickoff: On Tuesday, join us in Cedar Ballroom B at 3 p.m. to get instructions and technology overviews in our “5x5 Interact: Hands on with public safety solutions” kick-off session.

Scavenger hunt begins: You will have two days to complete as many tasks as you can while you attend sessions and explore Bellevue. Participants will be provided with a list of tasks to complete.

Deep dive user feedback session: Provide feedback to the FirstNet Authority during a deep dive session which will take place on Thursday in Cedar Ballroom A at 3:45. Feedback about solutions will be shared with the relevant solution developers.

What you will need:

  • A mobile device that is not controlled using mobile device management (MDM).
  • A small amount of time during the conference to complete tasks.
  • A sense of adventure!

Participation in 5x5 Interact! does not constitute an endorsement by FirstNet Authority of any product or service, organization, or company.

Sign up for 5x5 Interact!

We ask that only public safety, academia, and government attendees participate in the 5x5 Interact scavenger hunt. All attendees are welcome to the discussion on Thursday.

Unsure which category you fall into? Go ahead and sign up, and we will let you know.

    The Clues:

    Ascent Clues:

    Head to the Ascent technology demonstration booth to:

    • Receive your test watch (to be returned after you have completed the tasks)
    • Get an overview of the technology
    • Set the number that will receive text alerts from your watch: 720-620-8792

    On the watch, change your callsign and color. [1 pt]

    Check the tablet to see where you should head next.

    At site two, don’t take a seat.
    Get your body on its feet.
    Jump or move, don’t take it slow,
    Until your heart hits one-two-oh!  [5 pts]

    When riddles twist and clues mislead,
    Find the booth where help is keen.
    Just head to the booth two times nineteen,
    Drop a pin with a yellow sheen. [1 pt]

    Before the grandest doors you’ll see,
    A place where names and badges be.
    No dance awaits, no royal guests,
    Just check-in help and all the rest.
    Mark the spot with a sky-toned hue,
    To prove the path was walked by you.  [1 pt]

    I don’t leap, but here I stay.
    A giant frog who guards the way.
    In Bellevue’s park, I’m hard to miss.
    Hop to me for this clue’s bliss.
    To show you’re there, if you dare,
    drop a pin that’s green and square.  [5 pts]

    Epic Blue Clues:

    Visit the Epic Blue booth in the tech demo space to get set up with the application on your device.

    Locate each space and get their clue.

    Eight await to guide you through.
    But one is timed — be quick, or blue. [1 pt each (8 pts total)]

    Eight words in hand, your task is clear.
    Build the sentence, the answer’s near. [2 pts]

    Peak Response Clues:

    When demos buzz and booths are live,
    To Peak Response you must arrive.
    A patient awaits, your task is near.
    Tag their number, make it clear. [3 pts]

    She’s nineteen and waits where the water flows,
    A spot to refresh, as everyone knows.
    Find her near where the bottles get filled,
    Then count her breaths—be calm and skilled. [3 pts]

    This patient is near beans that give you a perk,
    A 38-year-old where baristas work.
    When you find her, don’t just sip—
    Ask how often she takes a breathy trip. [3 pts]

    Near carved-out wood and ballroom doors,
    A 36-year-old stands still on the floor.
    No time to dance, no need to wait,
    Just count his breaths to seal your fate. [3 pts]

    Response for FirstNet Clues:

    Go to the Response for FirstNet booth in the tech demo hall to get set up with the application. Within the app, you will be guided to accomplish the following tasks.

     Search the map – POI 1 is your quest.
    A store of interest, signal-obsessed.
    Check window displays for a sphere of blue,
    Bonus points if you catch our logo, too.
    To this channel add a pic.
    Don't delay , better be quick. [up to 3 pts] 

    In Area of Interest 2, begin your search.
    Find the spot where coffee lovers perch.
    Locate the sign you know by heart,
    And snap a pic to do your part.
    Attach the logo, clear and bright,
    To your map pin – label it right! [2 pts]

    Make your way to POI 3,
    Something’s there you’ll want to see!
    Snap a photo, nice and clear,
    Then share it in this Connect Channel here! [5 pts]

    Hungry for answers? Then here’s your chore:
    Go take a look at POI 4.
    What place is cooking, what name’s on the door?
    Snap the spot and tell us more! [2 pts]

    When tech time comes on Wednesday’s clock,
    Keep eyes and ears peeled ‘round the block.
    A BOLO alert will point the way. 
    Find the face without delay. 
    Snap a selfie, don’t forget the name,
    And share the pic to stake your claim! [3 pts]

    In Area of Interest 6, take a stroll,
    and find where power meets its goal.
    Where EVs charge and cables link,
    drop a pin – don’t overthink.
    Then snap a pic, nice and clean,
    and post it in This Connect Channel to be seen! [5 pts]

    RoGO Clues:

    You’re deep in the woods, no signal in sight. 
    The fire is near, but where is the fight?
    Who can help, and where do you go?
    For answers, let RoGO show.
    Find their booth and take the lead. 
    A walkthrough there is what you need.
    Don’t delay, spots fill fast, 
    Sign up for a time, before they’ve passed. [5 pts to complete the walkthrough]

    Rescunomics Clues:

    Head to the Rescunomics booth to test your brain.
    Answer trivia, show your gain.
    Need a hint? Don’t lose hope,
    The chatbot’s there to help you cope! [1 pt per answer]

    CoTAK Clues:

    Go to the CoTAK booth and get set up on ATAK or iTAK.
    Tech time’s here – go take a look,
    at CoTAK’s booth, you’ll be hooked!
    Strap on the headset, take a spin.
    A virtual world is yours to win. [1 pt]

    Explore around, take in the view.
    Find a spot that speaks to you.
    Drop a pin with TAK, it’s part of the game.
    Then label it and stake your claim! [1 pt]

    This one’ s tricky – use your knack. 
    Find a cam you can see through TAK.
    Go to the spot it sees so clear,
    and give a wave when you appear. 
    Shoot your screen, your proof to show,
    then share it in the TAK chat flow. [5 pts]

    As you wander, keep your phone in view. 
    An alert will pop up, out of the blue.
    You’ve entered a zone, no need to seek. 
    Just grab a screenshot when it gives a beep. 
    Then share it in chat to complete the feat. [1 pt]  

    As you wander, keep your phone in view. 
    An alert will pop up, out of the blue.
    You’ve entered a zone, no need to seek. 
    Just grab a screenshot when it gives a beep. 
    Then share it in chat to complete the feat. [1 pt]  

    General Competition Clues:

    Jenifer McIntyre

    See that smile? You’ve got a quest.
    Find the face and do your best.
    Ask for trivia, take your shot,
    then text your guess – ready or not.
    Text your guess to 720-620-8792. [closest gets 1 pt]

    Head to the outdoor demonstration – it’s time to explore.
    Where equipment’s on display and action’s in store.
    Snap a selfie with gear in the scene.
    The most creative (and safe!) will reign supreme! [winner gets 1 pt]

    It’s not treasure, yet plated with flair.
    A feast for the eyes, if you dare.
    Snap the dish that steals the show.
    The crown goes where appetites glow. [Best picture of a dish gets 1 pt]

    Want to boost your final score?
    Tech is the key to earn some more!
    Each technology you use, each clever way you play
    Not only adds fun for you, it adds a point along the way! [up to 7 pts]