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Crash detection sending more automatic 911 alerts in Maine
Original: Crash detection technology is sending more automatic 911 alerts to Maine police departments
Police departments across Maine are reporting an increase in automatic 911 alerts triggered by crash detection technology built into smartphones and vehicles. The feature, standard on devices like the iPhone, contacts emergency services when it senses a severe collision. The rise in automated calls is prompting departments to adjust how they respond to these alerts.
Why now: Crash detection features on newer phones and cars are generating growing volumes of automatic 911 calls, forcing local departments to adapt.
Evidence
- Crash detection technology is sending more automatic 911 alerts to Maine police departments · newscentermaine.com
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