Private citizens donate their
unused cell phones to the Winter Haven Police Department so they can
be in turned given out to senior citizens, victims of family
violence and disabled citizens to have 911 at their fingertips.
How Are
Donated Cell Phones Refurbished?
The donated cell phones are
given to Triad/S.A.L.T. (Seniors And Law Enforcement Together) which
are given to RMS Communication Group Inc, an international cell
phone recycling company, to be processed. RMS determines the best
use for all donated cell phones. Higher value cell phones are
converted to cash which is returned to the local Triad/S.A.L.T..
Lower value functioning cell phones are added to the “Bank” of 911
cell phones which are made available, at no charge, to Triads/S.A.L.T.
as needed. In addition, for each valued cell phone received by RMS,
a donation will be made to Triad/S.A.L.T. for ongoing program
support.
How To Donate Your Old Cell Phones
If your phone had a functioning
battery when you last used it, please drop it off (with any chargers
and or lighter adapters) at the Winter Haven Police
Department. Please make sure to remove your SIM (Security
Information System) card from your cell phone before you donate. The
SIM card contains personal information, such as names and phone
numbers you programmed into your cell phone.
Qualifications
If at least one of the following
qualifications are met, you may qualify for a 911 Emergency Cell
Phone:
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Be 55 years of age or older and in need of a phone to help safeguard
you during the course of your day and night
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Be a disabled citizen at any
age
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Be a victim of family
violence at any age |
For more information or to
schedule an appointment in the 911 cell phone program,
please contact
Diane Smith at 863.291.5705.
