Group Chat Page

⚙️ Chat Configuration

• The group chat system can be enabled or disabled per job via configuration.

👥 Job-Based Group Chats

• Supports job-based group communication.

• Members can chat only within their assigned job group (e.g. Police, Sheriff, Ambulance).

📦 Group Chat Cards (Main Page)

• Each group card displays:

  • Job logo

  • Job name (label)

  • Total number of active job group members

  • Number of unread messages

  • Last message preview:

    • Sender full name

    • Message content

🔄 Real-Time Messaging

• Messages are received live without refreshing the page.

📨 Message Layout

• Each message includes:

  • Sender status (On Duty / Off Duty / Offline)

  • Sender full name

  • Sender call sign

  • Message timestamp (time ago)

  • Action buttons:

    • Copy message

    • Delete message (visible only to the message sender)

🏷️ Cross-Job Messages

• If a message is sent from a member outside the current job group:

  • The sender’s original job name is shown at the top of the message

  • The message is styled using the job’s color

🧭 Chat Header

• The chat header includes:

  • Button to maximize / minimize the chat UI

  • Job group label

  • Total number of online job group members

  • Job logo

  • Button to return to the main group chat list

🔔 Navigation Indicator

• The chat icon in the navigation bar displays the number of unread messages