Configuring Location Services
Product: Prepared
Audience: Dispatchers, Supervisors & IT Admins
Last Updated: 03/03/2025
Outcome Statement
This section explains how to configure and use Prepared’s location services to track callers’ locations in real-time.
Overview
Prepared’s Location Services provide GPS tracking, breadcrumbs, What3Words location sharing, and z-axis tracking (where available).
Prerequisites
✅ Ensure Prepared Assist Plus or higher plan.
✅ Caller must consent to location sharing.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Enable Location Services
Open the Dashboard.
During an active incident, click Request Location.
Confirm the caller’s phone number and send the request.
If the caller consents, their real-time location will appear.
Review Location Data
GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude) appear on the map.
If enabled, What3Words location also displays.
Review location accuracy and uncertainty radius.
FAQs
Question | Answer |
|---|---|
What if the caller declines? | No location will display. |
Is historical location data stored? | Yes, per your agency’s data retention policy. |
Does it work indoors? | Accuracy varies by device and environment. |
