Wednesday, April 25th, 2007
Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

A Nextell phone shows Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates for The Daily Standard. GPS technology can help locate cell phones and/or calls in emergencies, however, Mercer and Auglaize counties do not currently have the technology for their 911 systems.

Related online story:
Cell phones have become a lifeline for people in emergency situations but their potential remains limited locally as authorities await technology updates. [More]
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