Eaton County 911 was recognized as a ‘trailblazer’ for using the latest technology to enhance public safety.  Eaton County received the Trailblazer Award from Rave Mobile Safety.

The award was “in recognition of their leadership in public safety collaboration and advancing lifesaving technologies for improving community safety,” according to Todd Piett, CEO of Rave Mobile Safety.

 

“As one of the first Rave 911 Suite customers in Michigan, they have gone above and beyond to demonstrate the value of the Rave 911 Suite platform.” Eaton County 911 has successfully implemented and deployed the Rave 911 Suite, Smart911 App, Rave Prepare, Rave Alert and Rave Panic Button.

The Rave Panic Button has been adopted in Eaton County schools and has been successfully used to keep staff aware of security concerns, while also contacting 911.

 

Smart911 has been used to get help to residents in emergency situations by providing first responders with life-saving information before they arrive.  Rave Alert is actively used to send emergency messages to residents and visitors of Eaton County through an opt-in process and through the Smart911 App. 

 

“This has been a team effort.  The public safety telecommunicators here have done a remarkable job learning and utilizing technology to its fullest potential in order to save lives, 911 Director Michael Armitage said. “This technology also has improved our collaboration and communication with many sectors of the community, especially with school districts, which is vital in preparing for an emergency.”

 

The award was presented at the annual customer training and user conference called “Rave Summit” in Orlando, Florida in early April.