RapidLocate

Real-time location sharing for faster, more accurate emergency response

RapidLocate: Life-Saving Location Accuracy

Integrated directly into Radius Mapping, RapidLocate eliminates guesswork and accelerates response by enabling call takers to send a text message to a mobile device, delivering precise geographic location.

Once the caller clicks the secure link in the message, their phone transmits precise latitude and longitude coordinates into Radius Mapping—helping teams find and assist callers even when voice communication isn't possible.

Key Benefits of RapidLocate

Pinpoint caller locations within Radius Mapping to improve response times and emergency outcomes.

Real-Time, Persistent Device-Level Location

Enable faster deployment and inform tactical decisions from the moment a call comes in. RapidLocate sends a secure SMS text to a caller via Radius Mapping to retrieve precise GPS coordinates from the caller’s mobile device.

Faster Response Times

Reduce time spent confirming locations and pinpointing individuals during incidents when a caller is nonverbal, in distress, unreachable via voice, or in low-signal scenarios.

Improve Response Accuracy

Minimize risk and confusion across all environments—such as highways, rural trails, or multi-unit buildings—utilizing enriched GIS data and enhanced location precision for any emergency.

Automatic Movement Tracking

Track callers in motion and relay real-time location updates to field responders. RapidLocate continuously refreshes GPS data—empowering responders to monitor evolving situations and guide teams and the caller with precision.

Why RapidLocate Matters

RapidLocate delivers the location accuracy and intelligence needed to find and track callers during critical moments.

RapidLocate provides:

Precise caller coordinates
Real-time movement tracking for callers
Geo-intelligence about the caller’s location (building, terrain, etc.)
Enhanced visibility via integrations across indoor mapping partners
Location data when reception is poor and if a 911 call is disconnected

Case Study: RapidLocate Saves Kidnapping Victim

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When a kidnapping victim called 911, the telecommunicator was able to immediately track the caller’s location using RapidLocate. Then, as the caller was transported in the trunk of a vehicle, she communicated via SMS using text-from-911—allowing RapidLocate to track her movements in real-time, leading response teams to a successful, life-saving rescue.

Riverside County Sheriff's Department initiated the text-from-911 feature within RapidDeploy's Radius Mapping system, which allowed her to identify the caller's location and maintain communication and location accuracy via text message.

Every moment matters in the mission to save lives.

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