Emergency Cell Phone Program Presented By: [Your Name] [Your Title] [Your Organization] Friday, September 11, 2015

Over 140 million cell phones are retired in the US each year, while the number recycled is less than 10%. A significant number of the retired cell phones are tossed into landfills adding to water and soil contamination. The problem has drawn national attention. Many communities, including the States of California, Maine and New York, have outlawed improper cell phone disposal. These communities consider cell phones to be hazardous waste. Community safety and domestic violence issues plague every corner of the nation. The 911 Cell Phone bank marries all these factors that harm the community into a simple program that brings benefit.

The 911 Cell Phone Bank is an initiative of the RMS Foundation. The RMS Foundation is a 501(c)3 Public Charity. Founded in 2004, the 911 Cell Phone Bank provides an ongoing and readily available source of emergency cell phones and funds to participating law enforcement and affiliated victims services agencies. The 911 Cell Phone Bank has provided hundreds of thousands of dollars and some 60,000 emergency cell phones to program participants. The 911 Cell Phone Bank has formed many alliances and partnerships with leading organizations that benefit the overall operation of the emergency cell phone program.

National Sheriffs’ Association - The 911 Cell Phone Bank provides funds for the continuing operation of the National Association of Triads. Additionally, all phones donated by NSA member organizations benefit both the organization and NATI. RMS Communications Group, Inc. – As a national leader in cell phone recycling, RMS operates the 911 Cell Phone Bank on behalf of the RMS Foundation. RMS adds its technical expertise and customer service resources to keep the 911 Cell Phone Bank in operation. Other Law Enforcement Agencies - The 911 Cell Phone Bank has partnered with hundreds of local law enforcement agencies nationwide. Some of the agencies include Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Orlando FL; Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, Atlanta, GA; Cook County Sheriff's Office, Chicago, IL; Concord Police Department, Concord, CA National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA). Since 1975, NOVA has been committed to serving victims of crime and crisis.

No Cost - There is no cost to your organization. Emergency Cell Phone Management - No more phone testing, battery charging or inventorying emergency cell phones. Simply order them as needed. Receive Funds AND Phones – We value the cell phones you collect and provide a “Bank” of cell phones you can draw from. Community Service – We enable staff/volunteers to serve the community rather than administer cumbersome emergency cell phone programs. Environmental Solution – Several communities have outlawed disposing of cell phones in household trash. This program brings the community a free recycling solution with multiple benefits.

Each participating organization collects cell phones throughout the community. Each collection point sends the collected cell phones directly to our processing facility using boxes and pre-paid shipping labels we provide. We process the cell phones and pay the participating organization the collection value of the cell phones sent in. We provide a bank of free emergency cell phones to the community as needed. All activity can be tracked on-line using our proprietary management portal.

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