OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — New technology to get first responders out to emergencies faster is about to debut in one local county.

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Osceola County’s 911 call center is getting ready to make a software switch to new 21st century technology.

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Osceola county is about to roll out its “next gen 911″ software. It’s taken several years, but a new grant is making the change possible.

People who dial 911 might not see the difference, but it’s a game changer behind the scenes.

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The secured IP is solely for public safety, so it will provide a more precise location and allow those behind the scenes to intake videos and texts.

See more in the video above.

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