LITTLE ROCK — Today at the Capitol Building, Arkansas State Sen. Gilbert Baker (R) announced that Arkansas has become the first in the nation to
launch Smart911 statewide, ushering in a new era of public safety for all of its citizens. In an initiative
marked by bipartisan leadership, and the overwhelming support of public safety officials and public
service groups, the Smart911 deployment will give 9-1-1 telecommunicators, police, fire and emergency
medical services (EMS) more detailed information, enabling them to respond to an emergency in the right
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location, with the right personnel and right equipment to improve the incident outcome.
Smart911 is a service provided by Rave Mobile Safety, the trusted software partner for campus and public
safety. Smart911 is a public/private partnership which gives citizens the ability to create a free, private
and secure Safety Profile that integrates with the 9-1-1 system. Endorsed nationwide by leading public
safety and health officials, as well as local emergency responders and advocacy groups, the rapidlygrowing
Smart911 service is now helping emergency responders across dozens of states protecting
millions of citizens.
“With Smart911, we are providing our 9-1-1 centers and emergency responders with the best possible tool
to protect all of our citizens. Regardless of political affiliation, there is no greater priority than the wellbeing
of those we serve,” said Senator Gilbert Baker of Arkansas. “Through new technology and at no
cost to taxpayers, Arkansas is leading the way in public safety by helping front-line responders in each
and every city and town to resolve emergencies more effectively and save lives.”
Smart911 allows citizens to create a Safety Profile online at www.smart911.com that is automatically
displayed to 9-1-1 during emergency calls. This can include home addresses associated with mobile
phone numbers, medical conditions and disabilities, photos of family members, floor-plans and other
rescue-related data.
This information enables emergency responders to have a comprehensive understanding of the scene
before they arrive. For example, EMS will know about medical conditions, allergies and disabilities,
facilitating precise life-saving treatment. Fire crews will know not only how many residents are at a
home, but locations of bedrooms, residents with special needs and even if there are pets on-premise.
Police will have instant access to a child’s personal information and a photograph if a child goes missing.
“Arkansas’ leaders understand that their citizens deserve the most effective emergency service possible
and they’re committed to helping responders improve incident outcomes,” said Tom Axbey, president and
CEO, Rave Mobile Safety. “While Smart911 is growing rapidly, Arkansas’ statewide launch sets an
important public safety example. We look forward to working with public safety leaders to quickly roll
the service out across the state.”
Citizens are encouraged to create their Safety Profile with Smart911 today to have their information
immediately available to 9-1-1. Smart911 data is private and secure, is only used for emergency
responses, and only made available to the 9-1-1 system in the event of an emergency call.
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 RaveAlert,
RaveGuardian, Eyewitness and Smart911 enables millions to feel safe, secure and connected. Rave
Mobile Safety is headquartered in Framingham, MA. For more information please visit
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