ENGLEWOOD, FL (January 25th, 2012) – The Denise Amber Lee Foundation today announced it has received a $10,000 grant from public safety communications industry leader Motorola Solutions, as part of the Motorola Solutions Foundation’s Public Safety and Security Institute.  Through the grant, the Denise Amber Lee Foundation will continue to raise public awareness of the importance to establish nationwide uniform training and certification standards for all 9-1-1 personnel answering or dispatching a citizen’s plea for help.

“We are ecstatic to have a partner of Motorola’s stature in our mission ‘To promote and support public safety through uniform training, standardized protocols, defined measurable outcomes, and technological advances to the 9-1-1 system,’” said Nathan Lee, President of the Denise Amber Lee Foundation.    He adds, “The first person a screaming mother reaches out to, a 9-1-1 call taker, must be highly trained and certified to handle this unique and life saving situation.”

“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 bolster safety and education,” said Matt Blakely, director of the Motorola Solutions Foundation.  “Through the Public Safety Grants, we partner with programs like the Denise Amber Lee Foundation 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.

In 2010, the Motorola Solutions Foundation donated $3.2 million to public safety organizations.  In 2011, the company planned to donate $4.5 million.

About the Denise Amber Lee Foundation

The mission of the Denise Amber Lee Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit, is to promote and support public safety through uniform training, standardized protocols, defined measurable outcomes and technological advances in the 9-1-1 system.  Established in June 2008, in response to the murder of Denise Amber Lee, the foundation seeks to use the emotional power of this senseless tragedy to promote and encourage the use of technology, training, and procedures to reduce the occurrences of human error.  The foundation is determined to channel and focus the public outrage of these tragic events to drive rapid change to public policy and procedures.  For more information, please visit www.deniseamberlee.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.