FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 28, 2012
Grant to support safety education and training programs
Washington, D.C. – The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) today announced it has received a $50,000 grant as part of the Motorola Solutions Foundation’s Public Safety and Security Institute. The Motorola Solutions Foundation is the charitable arm of Motorola Solutions Inc. Through the grant, ITS America will host a “Leadership Training and Outreach “program by and for first responders at ITS America’s Annual Meeting Emergency Responder Day on May 22.
The Motorola Solutions Foundation’s Public Safety Grants aim to support safety education and training programs for first responders, their families and the general public in the United States and Canada.
“We are very excited about the trust Motorola Solutions Foundation has placed in ITS America in the stewardship and leadership of this important initiative,” said Joerg ‘Nu’ Rosenbohm, Chief Technology Officer of ITS America. “The grant supports outreach and education for the first responder community about how ITS products, systems and services can be utilized to reduce response times for arrival and incident clearing, avoid secondary accidents and increase the amount and speed of information provided to hospitals prior to a patient’s arrival. The goal ultimately is to help save lives, save time and leverage use of new ITS Technology.”
ITS America’s program will provide information about existing public safety programs, provide knowledge transfers, and the practical use of technologies for public safety professionals, as well as support coordination among first responders and emergency service providers. In addition to the Emergency Responder Day, ITS America will also host two additional workshops at regional industry meetings.
“Aligning with Motorola Solutions’ purpose to help people be their best in the moments that matter, the Motorola Solutions Foundation is honored to support first responders and their families through program funding that bolsters safety and education,” said Matt Blakely, director of the Motorola Solutions Foundation. “Through the Public Safety Grants, we partner with organizations like ITS America to ensure first responders have access to the necessary tools and resources they need to succeed.”
Through the Public Safety and Security Institute, the Motorola Solutions Foundation serves as an investor, convener and global activator on issues that affect the safety of communities and security of countries worldwide, providing leadership in the sector to drive innovation and grow and engage the network of those interested in these issues.
About the Intelligent Transportation Society of America
The Intelligent Transportation Society of America represents more than 400 member organizations including public agencies, private corporations, and academic institutions involved in the research, development, and deployment of technologies that improve safety, increase mobility, and sustain the environment. For more information visit the ITS America website: www.itsa.org.
About Motorola Solutions Foundation
The Motorola Solutions Foundation is the charitable and philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions. With employees located around the globe, Motorola Solutions seeks to benefit the communities where it operates. The company achieves this by making strategic grants, forging strong community partnerships and fostering innovation. The Motorola Solutions Foundation focuses its funding on public safety, disaster relief, employee programs and education, especially science, technology, engineering and math programming. For more information on Motorola Solutions Corporate and Foundation giving, visit www.motorolasolutions.com/giving.
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