Emergency Phone used as a Life Line in Las Vegas, Nevada

As an account representative for the 911 Cell Phone Bank I really enjoy working with my clients. It’s a great feeling knowing you’re helping those who cannot help themselves. On a day to day basis I hear praises from my clients stating how thankful they are for our services and how beneficial the program is.

Recently I received an email from one of my clients that has been partnered with us for over two years. It literally gave me goose bumps after reading it. The little things we do can have a big impact on others. This is one of the reasons why I enjoy helping others.

Here is the success story Elynne Greene, the Victim’s Services Supervisor with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department shared with me.

Elynne provided a 911 Cell Phone Bank emergency cell phone to a very high risk victim of domestic violence.  Her abuser, who has been in and out of prison, had become very adept at avoiding the police, avoiding service of protection orders and getting through the courts with reduced charges. She had just about given up hope when she was given the emergency cell phone.

One investigator expressed the concern that it only calls 911. With the inability to locate the cell phone or even call back after it was disconnected, he really didn’t see the value of the phone. His final words were ”well it is better than nothing”.

That night, the abuser showed up at her residence. Before entering, he cut the wires to the landline phone so she could not dial 911. She quickly grabbed her emergency cell phone, ran into the bedroom and dialed 911. He had no idea that she would have access to a cell phone and as a result he was arrested and she is alive today!