Some 911 systems can’t find you in an emergency due to dated technology
From Today.com: Outdated location systems are keeping 911 from effectively tracking down victims of crime or misfortune.
911 operators couldn’t trace the location of a dying student’s phone. It’s a growing issue.
From Washington Post: Yeming Shen called 911 on Feb. 10. He was alone in his Troy, N.Y., apartment, but the garbled call was unintelligible to the operators, and police couldn’t …
911 dispatchers deem ‘where’ most important information
From Army.mil: Emergency dispatchers serve as a lifeline for people who find themselves in an emergency situation where seconds can mean the difference between life and death.
Why calling 911 on a cell phone might not be the quickest way to get help
From Safety.com: Calling 911 is literally as easy as 1-2-3, right? Yes and no. The 911 system was invented in the late 1960s, and it’s still adapting to the communication …