Bill Would Require Wireless Companies Track Users In Emergencies
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 4:22 PM
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Download MP3Wireless companies can track the location of virtually every cellphone in their coverage areas, and Ohio legislators are considering passing a new law that would make sure that that ability can be quickly used in emergencies. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.
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