| Number | 21873 |
| Subject | TV Investigations |
| Source | None |
| State | RI |
| Year | 2004 |
| Publication Date | Nov 22, 2004 |
| Summary | What's unique about the 911 emergency system in Rhode Island is that it allows operators to trace a persons location using a GPS system. As this story explains, this system can be useful only if the cell phones have a GPS chip in it, which is present only in newer models. |
| Category | Contest Entry |
| Pages | 6 |
| Keywords | 911;emergency calls;GPS technology;cell phones;mobile phones;GPS mapping |
| Related Links | None |
| Related Video | None |
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