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New DLI Tech Enables Rapid Recovery of Missing Persons

8/29/2025

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New Device Location Information (DLI) technology launched in New Zealand helps police quickly locate missing persons.
The tool successfully located a person with an intellectual disability in Matamata in 37 minutes.
Inspector Dan Weir highlighted its significance in emergencies, enhancing response times over previous methods.
Hato Hone St John chief executive Peter Bradley commended the collaboration between emergency services facilitated by this technology.

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Story summary

New Device Location Information (DLI) technology launched in New Zealand helps police quickly locate missing persons.
The tool successfully located a person with an intellectual disability in Matamata in 37 minutes.
Inspector Dan Weir highlighted its significance in emergencies, enhancing response times over previous methods.
Hato Hone St John chief executive Peter Bradley commended the collaboration between emergency services facilitated by this technology.