Subject: [NEXTEL-1] NLECTC Law Enforcement & Corrections Technology News Summary

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Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 14:45:39 -0400

"County 911 Now Able to Locate Cell Calls"
Washington Post (04/08/04) P. T3; Snyder, David

Montgomery County, Md., emergency call centers are now wired to trace
the origin of 911 calls made from cellular phones.
County officials recently announced the roll out of a new computerized
tracking system that makes it possible for law
enforcement and firefighters to pinpoint emergencies with greater
precision. Earlier technology could trace call signals only
from the closest cell tower, but the new tracking system takes it a step
further and displays a computerized map with the
exact location of the call. In order for the system to work, cell phones
need a computer chip that can relay the location of the
caller to a 911 call center. Officials estimate that only about 3
percent of cell phones are currently wired with this technology.
Though online since Feb. 8, officials say it will take another couple of
months to verify that the service is functioning properly.

www.washingtonpos t.com/wp-dyn/articles/A58219-2004Apr7.html

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