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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., and FRAMINGHAM, Mass., June 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Today at the Capitol Building, Arkansas State Senator 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 location, with the right personnel and right equipment to improve the incident outcome.

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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 rapidly-growing 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 well-being 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 http://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 http://www.ravemobilesafety.com

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Arkansas Becomes First State to Deploy Smart911 to Enhance Public Safety

Arkansas has become the first state to launch the Smart911 system statewide, ushering in a new era of public safety.

Smart911 is a service provided by Rave Mobile 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 rapidly-growing Smart911 service is now helping emergency responders across dozens of states protecting millions of 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 location, with the right personnel and right equipment to improve the incident outcome.

"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 well-being 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 (click here) 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.

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DESOTO, Texas, June 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southwest Regional Communications Center (SWRCC) marked the one year anniversary of its launch of Smart911 by encouraging those citizens that haven't yet created a Safety Profile to do so. Rave Mobile Safety's Smart911 is a public/private partnership creating a first-of-its-kind critical caller database that now helps citizens and emergency responders across 23 states. Currently, when 9-1-1 receives a call, only a phone number and minimal levels of location data are displayed. With Smart 911, citizens create a Safety Profile online consisting of additional data about themselves and family members which is automatically displayed to 9-1-1 call-takers during emergencies. The result is far greater emergency response effectiveness and saved lives.

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The SWRCC is a consolidated communications center that serves the communities of Cedar Hill, DeSoto and Duncanville, answering 9-1-1 calls and integrating with the Police and Fire Departments of each city. The SWRCC launched Smart911 in June of 2011, making Texas the 7th state in the U.S. to offer the service. As a result of such public safety examples, Smart911 has grown to protect millions of citizens in 23 states.

"All citizens should take a few minutes to create a Smart Safety Profile because it is going to help us be much more effective in helping them and their families," said Janet Sanders of the SWRCC. "These can detail medical conditions and disabilities that help dispatchers understand why a caller might be uncommunicative, expediting and supporting EMT response. They can let fire crews know how many residents are at a home, and, locations of bedrooms. Police can be alerted to potential threats and photos can facilitate the search for a missing child. In a 9-1-1 emergency, more information means greater effectiveness, saving invaluable time and lives."

Smart911 is a nation-wide service that is 100 percent private and secure. Paid for by the municipality, citizens can create their Safety Profile at http://www.Smart911.com, entering vital data they want made available on themselves and family members, a residence, even pets. This can include data on medical conditions, disabilities and/or special needs, children's photos, home addresses of cellphone callers, floor plans and other pertinent information. Smart911 delivers this information automatically to 9-1-1 call-takers, enabling responders to be more effective because they have access to critical health and logistics information before arriving at the scene of an emergency.

A number of public service groups advocating for persons with disabilities and/or special needs have strongly endorsed the SWRCC's use of Smart911, including the Epilepsy Foundation and Autism Speaks. "For citizens with epilepsy, it is critical that response teams have the proper information on their condition and treatment. The ability to include these details in their personal Safety Profile is a great benefit to these individuals because it gives both them and their families peace of mind that should an emergency occur, 9-1-1 and responders will have the information they need to treat them," said Donna Stahlhut, CEO of the Epilepsy Foundation Texas. "We encourage our families and their care-givers to create their Safety Profile to ensure first responders act promptly and appropriately."

"The SWRCC deserves a great deal of credit for adopting a system early-on that is fast-becoming a public safety standard," said Tom Axbey, president and CEO, Rave Mobile Safety. "Their commitment to delivering the most effective emergency services to area citizens is abundantly clear. Their example has helped other municipalities realize how detailed information can dramatically improve emergency outcomes. We thank the SWRCC for their vision, and as this public/private partnership expands, look forward to increasing public safety nationwide."

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, Smart911 and SmartPrepare enables millions to feel safe, secure and connected. Rave Mobile Safety is headquartered in Framingham, MA. For more information please visit http://www.ravemobilesafety.com

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You lot have been curious cats again this week and, as ever, Tube Talk has taken on the challenge of answering the TV queries keeping you up at night.

This time around we've got teasers about the new seasons of Vampire Diaries and Dexter, as well as updates on homegrown comedies Fresh Meat and Chickens (aka, that show with two of The Inbetweeners).

When does filming begin on Fresh Meat series two?

Alright, we'll be honest, we're recycling a question from last week, but that's because we've finally got some concrete news for you on this front - filming on new episodes of this hilarious E4 uni comedy has started! Shooting began on location this week, with all of your favourites back for more...

But Fresh Meat star Gemma Chan (Ruth) was tight-lipped on series two when we cornered her for some scoop. "I'm probably not allowed to say [if I'm coming back]," the actress teased. "I'm sworn to secrecy - they like to keep everything under wraps!"

Chan was keen however to thank the show's fans for the rapturous reception to the first series. "I don't think anyone expected it to be such a great reaction, so I think everyone's very pleased," she said.

That Vampire Diaries finale was incredible! What's going to happen next?

Whoa, whoa, hold your horses. We can understand your curiosity - the Vampire Diaries season three closer was indeed a little bit epic, but it has only just aired. We doubt even the people behind the show know all of what's going on in season four yet.

What has been promised is that Klaus, who took on Tyler's (Michael Trevino) form in the finale, will return in body at some point in season four, which is good news for Joseph Morgan fans. Although he may be dead, we also wouldn't rule out a return for Alaric (Matt Davis). Diaries exec Julie Plec has said that she wants the character to still be part of the show despite Davis's new project Cult being picked up by The CW.

We'd also suggest that viewers who are undecided about Elena's transformation into a vampire stop worrying - Nina Dobrev seems very excited about the twist and we predict she'll throw herself into it with the utmost enthusiasm. Speaking of predictions, here's some more of our hopes and dreams for Vampire Diaries season four...

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