As winter weather approaches, North Vancouver RCMP emergency dispatcher Jodie Cohan is encouraging all British Columbians, especially those who venture into the backcountry, to download geolocation technology called What3Words. Cohan said they were the first RCMP service in Canada to begin using the app. Even if the person doesn't have the app, as long as they have cell reception, emergency services can send a link that can pinpoint the caller's location. "This is something every police agency and emergency service should be using,'' she said. Founder and CEO of What3Words, Chris Sheldrick, said the app can also identify a person's exact location using satellite technology without cell service.

Source: CBC News October 11, 2021 01:41 UTC