February 23, 2002
Unwitting Cell Calls Swamp 911 Systems
Unwitting Cell Calls Swamp 911 Systems
Auto-dial 911 functions are standard on many cell phones. If the function is not deactivated, each time a phone rolls in a purse or someone accidentally sits on the keypad, there is a chance that a 911 call will be made, emergency officials say. Dispatchers describe taking 10 calls in a row in which the only noise on the other end was a meeting in session, a stereo playing or someone's conversation.
Posted by rshah at February 23, 2002 12:00 PM