Scottsdale tests live 911 video chats as Google rolls out Android feature

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — In an emergency, every second counts. Instead of trying to describe the situation you’re in over the phone to a 911 dispatcher, a video chat might be more efficient.

“It’s pretty new technology,” said Karen Sutherland, the Scottsdale Police Department support services director.

In their latest update, Google announced that Android users can try a feature called Emergency Live Video, which allows dispatchers to send a link to users to set up a video call…

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