Need help? Text 111

Police are pushing ahead with plans to purchase a system that would let the New Zealand public text them in an emergency instead of calling 111.

The proposals from possible suppliers of the system could also send mass texts in an emergency and help locate people by tracking their cellphone signal.

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emily | 8:53 AM | New SMS Services |
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