FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — The Washington Court House Police Department has partnered with RapidSOS to enhance its 911 emergency response capabilities. This collaboration enables dispatchers to receive precise, real-time location data from cellular 911 callers within their jurisdiction, allowing officers to respond more efficiently to emergencies.
Beyond location tracking, the RapidSOS system offers the option for callers to share critical personal information with emergency services. This can include medical conditions, current medications, emergency contact details, and even blood type. The amount of information shared is entirely controlled by the caller, ensuring privacy while providing potentially life-saving data during emergencies.
To utilize these features, the department advises residents to update the Medical ID on their smartphones with any pertinent health information. Additionally, enabling the “Share During Emergency Call” setting ensures that this data is transmitted to first responders only when a 911 call is made. It’s important to note that no personal information is shared unless a 911 call is initiated.
RapidSOS’s platform, known as RapidSOS UNITE, integrates critical emergency data, multimedia feeds, and tools like language translation and messaging into a unified system. This AI-powered platform consolidates information from over 540 million connected devices, providing emergency responders with comprehensive situational awareness during incidents.
By adopting this technology, the Washington Court House Police Department aims to improve response times and outcomes in emergencies, leveraging advanced tools to better serve the community.