Android users now have access to a new safety feature designed to help during emergencies.

Google announced in a blog post that it is rolling out Emergency Live Video, a tool that allows 911 dispatchers to request a live video stream from a caller’s phone.

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If the user accepts the request, dispatchers can view real-time footage from the phone’s camera. Google says the feature can help first responders better assess a situation and guide callers through critical steps, such as performing CPR, until help arrives.

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The company says the tool is secure and requires no setup.

“The feature is encrypted by default, and

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