Pinpointing Cell 911 Calls Is Problematic

A recent test of the system involving cellular calls found some unsettling results: In many instances, the information giving the 911 caller's location either didn't appear or was inaccurate, according to the WSJ.

"In fact, none of the major wireless carriers met federally required thresholds for pinpointing locations of the callers, New York Police Department officials say.

Most people involved in the process say they expected some hiccups given the technological hurdles to precisely identifying a cellphone caller's location. But a host of other problems are plaguing the carrier's efforts, including insufficient funding and no centralized oversight".

emily | 12:19 PM | News, Buzz |
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