Can 911 dispatchers track your location?

Yet, when an emergency arises, most cell phone owners aren’t aware that even though your phone has GPS, 911 operators are often unable to determine the exact location of your call, even when inside your own home. In many cases, even when 911 dispatch is able to ascertain your mobile phone’s location, it can be wrong.

What will a 911 operator ask?

Why do dispatchers ask so many questions? Dispatchers ask for pertinent information first – address, type of call, name of caller or those involved, and your call back number. Once the initial information is obtained, additional questions may be asked depending on the type of call.

Why can’t 911 track your location?

Here’s how they explain it: When you call 911 from your cellphone, the dispatcher does not see your actual location. Instead, dispatch centers have to ask your wireless carrier for your location information. The location information comes from a cell tower, which could put you miles away from where you actually are.

What happens if you accidentally call 911 on iPhone?

If you accidentally dialed 911, do not hang up, explain to the dispatcher that you called by mistake. If you hang up, the dispatcher will call you back. By not answering that call, the dispatcher will send police to your home.

Does 911 know your location cell phone?

Most people expect for 911 call centers to be able to track your location, but it doesn’t quite work that way. Wireless carriers provide a signal to EMS that determines your location. 911 call centers rely on wireless companies to provide your location, if you can’t.

Can 911 get your location from your cell phone?

The National Emergency Number Association says 80 percent of 911 calls come from wireless devices. Most people expect for 911 call centers to be able to track your location, but it doesn’t quite work that way. 911 call centers rely on wireless companies to provide your location, if you can’t.

What happens if you dial 112 by mistake?

112 is only for emergency assistance. If you call the number for another reason, it is considered abuse (if you do it intentionally) or misuse (if you do it accidentally). Abuse of the emergency number is a criminal offence.

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