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I read where some cities were working on ways to send text messages to 9-1-1. Can I send a text message or the pictures / video I capture on my cell phone to 9-1-1?

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I read where some cities were working on ways to send text messages to 9-1-1. Can I send a text message or the pictures / video I capture on my cell phone to 9-1-1?

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While this is something planned for future 9-1-1 systems, the reality is that 9-1-1 centers nationally cannot receive pictures or videos over the current 9-1-1 line infrastructure. Guilford Metro is involved in a beta trial for Next Generation 9-1-1 systems, which would allow this to happen.