National Public Safety Service Selects Finalists in Online Photo Contest

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart911 today announced the finalists chosen in their national "Be the Face of Smart911" online photo contest, which aims to represent Smart911 users across the country. From hundreds of submissions, the finalist field was narrowed down to 20 entries depicting citizens who have created a Smart911 Safety Profile, along with the reason why they created theirs. Smart911 is a national public safety service which allows citizens to create a Safety Profile at www.smart911.com with information about their household they want 9-1-1 to have during an emergency call; details a dispatcher can quickly send to responders in the field for fast, more effective service.  

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"We were overwhelmed with the quality of entries we received," said Tom Axbey, president and CEO of Rave Mobile Safety, creators of Smart911. "From young to old, in states across the country, we have learned that there are many reasons people create a Safety Profile, but the consistent theme is simply to protect themselves, their loved ones and have additional peace of mind."

An online vote is now open through April 5 at 5:00 pm EDT at www.smart911.com/photocontest.php.  Individuals are encouraged to go online to browse entries which show a photo and reason for creating a Safety Profile, first name, location, as well as the charity they have designated to receive a donation in their name should they be chosen as a winner. Four winners will receive prizes, a donation to the charity of their choice, and be featured on the home page of Smart911.com and in national marketing materials.

A Safety Profile can include data about an individual, family, a residence, even pets, ranging from details on medical conditions, disabilities and special needs to home addresses associated with mobile phones, utilities, emergency contacts and more. As a result, fire crews can be aware of such things as how many people live at a home and the location of bedrooms and gas valves. EMS can know about specific conditions for fast, precise medical treatment. And because profiles can contain photos, in the event of a missing child, police can gain an advantage, receiving critical information in seconds versus hours.

Smart911 is available in 29 states and more than 350 municipalities, protecting millions across the U.S. The service has received many honors, including the "Parent Tested Parent Approved Winner's Seal of Approval" from North America's largest volunteer parent testing community. Each Smart911 Safety Profile is private, secure and only available to 9-1-1 call takers during an emergency call. Because it is a national system, a Safety Profile can be delivered with an emergency call in any area of the country if the local 9-1-1 call center is supported by the service.

About Rave Mobile Safety   
Rave Mobile Safety is the most trusted software partner for campus and public safety. Used by leading Institutes of Higher Education and State and Local Agencies, the award-winning portfolio of Rave SafeCampus, RaveAlert, RaveGuardian, Eyewitness, Smart911 and SmartPrepare enables millions to feel safe, secure and connected. Rave Mobile Safety is headquartered in Framingham, MA. For more information please visit www.ravemobilesafety.com.

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