North Carolina Highway Patrol Adopts New Tech for Call Tracking

New Technology Allows North Carolina State Highway Patrol to Track Cell Phone Calls

NORTH CAROLINA — The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is implementing new technology that will revolutionize their response to drivers in need. Thanks to an $11 million upgrade funded by the Federal American Rescue Plan Act, the patrol will now be able to track cell phone calls using advanced software. This groundbreaking system, which utilizes the Global Positioning System (GPS), sidesteps traditional communication methods and sends calls directly to the nearest trooper’s laptop in real-time. The implications for improved call times and public safety are expected to be significant.