COOPERATION AGREEMENTS

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE EMS OFFICIALS (NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION):

The National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO), representing the lead EMS agencies in all 50 states and U.S. territories, strongly supports interoperable solutions that enhance the delivery of emergency care. NASEMSO previously endorsed the development of VIN/Health Information Exchange (HIE) systems that automate the handoff of crash victim identity and contact data from law enforcement to EMS. As a cooperating organization, NASEMSO will provide strategic guidance and technical input to ensure that emergency response protocols benefit from real-time access to critical patient information​.

EMS SECTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS (NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION):

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) supports automated systems that enhance communication and data exchange between public safety disciplines at the scene of a crash. The IAFC EMS Section has advocated for the use of emergency contact information (ECON) systems to assist EMS personnel with timely access to patient identity and medical data. Under this agreement, the IAFC EMS Section will contribute operational perspectives to help align system design with frontline EMS needs and workflows​.

HEALTHCARE INFORMATION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS SOCIETY (NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION):

The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) recognizes the public health value of linking health information exchanges (HIEs) with automotive emergency data. HIMSS supports the development of secure, interoperable systems that automate the relay of crash scene data—including patient identity and emergency contacts—from vehicles to EMS and hospitals. As a cooperating organization, HIMSS will provide guidance on data governance, interoperability standards, and privacy considerations to ensure alignment with federal health IT frameworks. 

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS (NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION):
 

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), through its Standing Committee on Highway Traffic Safety and Safety Management Subcommittee, played a pioneering role in 2008 by adopting the Federated VIN# Emergency Contact Registry (ECON) Initiative—a visionary policy resolution designed to improve post-crash emergency response and survivability. This resolution provides a clear and actionable roadmap to address a long-standing gap in roadway safety: the delayed notification of family members following a serious motor vehicle crash. By enabling first responders to electronically retrieve a driver's designated emergency contact through their vehicle’s unique Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), the initiative eliminates the need for on-scene guesswork and accelerates life-saving communication. Developed with cross-sector support from the healthcare and public safety communities, this federated system allows states to securely participate in and access a shared emergency contact database, dramatically improving inter-jurisdictional coordination. LiDAR Saving Lives is proud to advance this resolution by operationalizing and evaluating the Federated VIN# ECON system in real-world demonstration environments. Success metrics include reductions in family notification time, improved coordination of medical advocacy at trauma centers, and seamless integration with public safety answering points (PSAPs). All findings will be shared with AASHTO to help shape its Vision Zero Plan and contribute to USDOT’s Safe System Approach Post-Crash Care Initiative—ensuring data-driven progress toward zero traffic fatalities nationwide.

NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION):

Nlets is the secure, international law enforcement telecommunications platform relied on by police, fire, EMS, and justice agencies. Nlets has publicly supported initiatives to deliver crash victim identity and emergency contact data to first responders using the VIN as a unique identifier. Through this cooperation agreement, Nlets will ensure system scalability, security, and national interoperability for all participating public safety stakeholders.

APCO INTERNATIONAL (NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION):
 

APCO International—the world’s oldest and largest organization of public safety communications professionals—serves as a foundational public safety partner in advancing the Federated VIN# Emergency Contact Registry (ECON) Initiative. In 2008, APCO formally endorsed the development of this system through its review and support of the ECON White Paper, recognizing the critical importance of enabling Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) and on-scene law enforcement to rapidly access emergency contact data during motor vehicle crash responses. APCO’s guidance emphasized the need for a secured, interoperable, and standards-based framework, leveraging systems such as NLETS to ensure timely and secure access to life-saving information. In cooperation with LiDAR Saving Lives, APCO continues to advocate for streamlined crash victim identification, faster family notification, and enhanced coordination across emergency response systems. The operational deployment and evaluation of the VIN# ECON system will directly inform APCO’s national standards and contribute to the USDOT’s Safe System Approach Post-Crash Care Initiative—advancing the goal of delivering timely, personalized emergency response services that save lives and support Vision Zero strategies.

WE SAVE LIVES (NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION):

We Save Lives, an international nonprofit founded by Candace Lightner (Founder of MADD), has endorsed the creation of a National Motor Vehicle Emergency Contact Registry (NMVECR) as a public safety enhancement tied to vehicle registration and temporary license plate processes. WSL has advocated for this innovation in California legislation and will, through this agreement, continue to champion policies and public education efforts that connect VINs to emergency contact data via secure law enforcement networks​.

EUROPEAN EMERGENCY NUMBER ASSOCIATION (NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION)

LiDAR Saving Lives is honored to participate in the European Emergency Number Association’s (EENA) transformative initiative: Conveyance of Emergency Communications and Contextual Data through Third-Party Service Providers. As an active contributor to Workstream #3, LiDAR Saving Lives brings to bear its cross-sector expertise in automated non-voice emergency communications. This includes the real-time relay of contextual crash data derived from LiDAR, radar, camera, thermal, ultrasonic, and vehicle submersion sensor systems integrated into modern vehicles. Working alongside emergency response professionals across police, fire, and EMS, we are advancing collaborative best practices and contributing to the establishment of technical standards that ensure emergency communications are timely, data-rich, and seamlessly integrated with Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). This work directly supports our mission to unify automotive sensor ecosystems with global emergency response frameworks—saving lives through smarter, faster digital response systems.
 

CONNECTED VEHICLE SYSTEMS ALLIANCE (NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION):
 

LiDAR Saving Lives is a proud and engaged participant in COVESA’s Connected Safety Birds of a Feather (BoF) initiative—an open industry collaboration dedicated to advancing vehicle-integrated safety technologies. Our work within this group centers on accelerating the digital transformation of emergency response by leveraging sensor data from next-generation vehicles, including LiDAR, radar, camera, ultrasonic, thermal imaging, and submersion detection systems. LiDAR Saving Lives contributes technical and public-safety-focused thought leadership aimed at reducing 9-1-1 dispatch latency, improving first responder preparedness, and enabling safer, data-informed roadway rescues. Together with COVESA members, we are shaping industry-wide frameworks for the 9-1-1 Airbag Deployment Automation Protocol (ADAP) digital interface, enabling real-time emergency data sharing from vehicles to PSAPs. This cooperation underscores our collective commitment to building a safer, more connected mobility ecosystem.

CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH (NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION):
 

LiDAR Saving Lives is proud to collaborate with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), a premier nonprofit organization renowned for its independent research, industry forecasting, and public policy expertise in the automotive sector. Through our Cooperation Agreement, CAR plays an essential advisory role in LSL’s initiatives, providing research support and thought leadership that inform the integration of emerging safety technologies into the broader regulatory, market, and consumer landscape. CAR’s deep understanding of mobility trends and their policy implications strengthens LSL’s ability to advocate for forward-looking solutions—like 9-1-1 Airbag Deployment Automation Protocol (ADAP) emergency communication systems—that align with the evolving needs of the automotive industry, emergency services, and the traveling public. Together, we are accelerating the path toward safer vehicles, smarter roads, and more responsive public safety systems. 

CITY OF LOS ANGELES (MUNICIPAL GOVERNANCE):
 

The City of Los Angeles stands as the first municipality in the nation to formally endorse the creation of a Motor Vehicle Emergency Contact Registry through its adoption of the 2012 “Motor Vehicle Emergency Contact Locator Act” resolution. This milestone legislation, sponsored by the City Council and supported by the Mayor, laid the groundwork for advancing roadway safety planning through a clearly defined scope of work focused on addressing a critical post-crash communication gap. The resolution recognizes the life-saving value of enabling law enforcement to electronically access emergency contact information in real time when crash victims are unconscious or otherwise unable to communicate. Under this framework, Los Angeles is now working with LiDAR Saving Lives to measure and evaluate the operational performance of a National Motor Vehicle Emergency Contact Registry® (NMVECR®) demonstration project. This includes tracking improvements in crash victim notification time and first responder coordination, with all findings set to directly inform the City’s Vision Zero Plan under USDOT’s Safe System Approach Post-Crash Care Initiative. By turning legislative intent into measurable action, Los Angeles is once again leading the nation in leveraging smart policy for safer streets and faster family reunification following vehicle emergencies. 

RIVERSIDE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (MUNICIPAL GOVERNANCE):
 

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors—under the leadership of Supervisor Marion Ashley in 2013—was among the first county governments in California to formally endorse and advocate for the establishment of a Motor Vehicle Emergency Contact Locator system. Their early and public support underscored the urgent need for systemic change in how family members are notified following motor vehicle crashes involving unconscious or incapacitated victims. Through its cooperation with LiDAR Saving Lives, the County is helping to define measurable outcomes that will inform statewide and national roadway safety planning, including reductions in victim notification times, improvements in trauma center readiness, and enhanced family communication protocols. These findings will directly support Riverside County’s alignment with the USDOT Safe System Approach and the integration of post-crash care measures into future Vision Zero planning.

RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (TRAUMA & MEDICAL CARE):

Riverside Community Hospital (RCH), a designated Level II Trauma Center, is a key healthcare partner in the 9-1-1 Airbag Deployment Automation Protocol (ADAP) Demonstration Project. As a frontline medical facility receiving crash victims from across Riverside County, RCH plays a critical role in validating how real-time emergency contact notification systems can improve patient advocacy, medical decision-making, and family coordination during the Golden Hour of trauma care. Through its collaboration with LiDAR Saving Lives, RCH will actively participate in case study reviews and data evaluation frameworks to measure the impact of early family notification on treatment outcomes and psychological well-being. RCH’s insights will directly shape medical best practices for integrating emergency contact information into trauma workflows and electronic health record systems. The findings will also inform Riverside County’s contributions to the Safe System Post-Crash Care pillar of the USDOT’s National Roadway Safety Strategy.

RIVERSIDE SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION (NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION):

The Riverside Sheriffs’ Association (RSA) serves as a vital partner in the 9-1-1 Airbag Deployment Automation Protocol (ADAP) Demonstration Project. As a leading voice for law enforcement in one of California’s largest counties, RSA plays a frontline role in validating the operational effectiveness of rapid emergency contact notification systems. RSA's collaboration with LiDAR Saving Lives includes training deputies to access emergency contact data at the crash scene, providing real-time feedback on system usability, and supporting policy recommendations to embed this technology within standard response protocols. Their participation ensures that any proposed solution addresses not only the technical requirements of integration with law enforcement systems but also the practical realities of roadside emergency response. The RSA’s leadership will help set a replicable law enforcement standard for jurisdictions nationwide, aligning with California’s Vision Zero goals and supporting the broader USDOT Safe System Approach to improve post-crash survivability.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE – CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY (CE-CERT) (ACADEMIA):
 

LiDAR Saving Lives proudly recognizes the University of California, Riverside’s Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) as the first academic institution to formalize a Cooperation Agreement with our organization. As a pioneering academic partner in the 9-1-1 Airbag Deployment Automation Protocol (ADAP) Demonstration Project, CE-CERT brings decades of expertise in vehicle-infrastructure interaction, connected and automated vehicle (CAV) testing, and real-world traffic simulation to the forefront of our mission. CE-CERT’s Innovation Corridor in Riverside, CA, serves as a vital testbed for validating the CAR-to-911 emergency communication interface under real-world conditions. Their high-fidelity simulation tools, hardware-in-the-loop systems, and environmental impact assessment capabilities are instrumental in measuring and refining crash data transmission protocols that improve first responder preparedness and post-crash care outcomes. This groundbreaking academia-industry collaboration accelerates the development of sustainable, standards-based emergency response technologies and ensures that scientific rigor supports the life-saving deployment of connected vehicle solutions.  
 

KARMA AUTOMOTIVE (AUTOMOTIVE OEM):
 

Karma Automotive stands as the first Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to enter into a formal Cooperation Agreement with LiDAR Saving Lives. As a founding automotive partner in the 9-1-1 Airbag Deployment Automation Protocol (ADAP) Demonstration Project, Karma is integrating LSL's standards-based CAR-to-CAD (9-1-1 Computer-Aided Dispatch) API into its production-intent software-defined vehicle platform—Karma Connect 9-1-1. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the evolution of connected safety, enabling Karma vehicles to transmit airbag deployment and crash context data directly to 9-1-1 dispatch centers within seconds. Karma’s leadership exemplifies the critical role OEMs can play in shaping the future of post-crash care through real-time emergency communication standards. By working with LSL, Karma is pioneering a new industry benchmark for in-vehicle safety connectivity—delivering life-saving impact and proving that innovation and responsibility can coexist in every vehicle design.
 

REVIVER (AUTOMOTIVE TIER 1 SUPPLIER):
 

REVIVER®, maker of the world’s first legal digital license plate, is the first Tier 1 Supplier to enter into a Cooperation Agreement with LiDAR Saving Lives. As a key technology partner, REVIVER is integrating CAR-to-CAD capabilities into its next production-intent platform—RPLATE Connect 9-1-1™. Through this cooperation, REVIVER enables its digital plates to serve as real-time IoT data transmitters, delivering crash-related information directly to 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) and first responders. This innovation transforms REVIVER’s connected license plate from a compliance device into a public safety solution—capable of reducing response times, increasing survivability, and delivering critical crash intelligence at the exact moment it's needed most. As a trailblazer in Tier 1 innovation, REVIVER’s cooperation with LSL sets the stage for scalable, standards-based emergency communication solutions that redefine the role of vehicle accessories in the connected safety ecosystem.

CALIFORNIA PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION):
 

The California Peace Officers Association (CPOA) is the pioneering law enforcement association to formally partner with LiDAR Saving Lives in the 9-1-1 Airbag Deployment Automation Protocol (ADAP) Demonstration Project. As a statewide leader in professional development and legislative advocacy, CPOA provides LiDAR Saving Lives with direct access to the most relevant and in-demand law enforcement training programs focused on traffic safety, emergency response, and emerging technology integration. This partnership ensures that the ADAP Demonstration Project is informed by the practical realities and operational priorities of peace officers on the front lines. Moreover, CPOA offers a powerful legislative voice, helping to advance supportive public policies and statutory frameworks necessary to bring ADAP technologies to scale. Together, we are aligning technological innovation with frontline enforcement expertise to create safer roads and improve survivability for crash victims across California and beyond.

CALIFORNIA POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION (NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION):

The California Police Chiefs Association is a vocal proponent of legislation enabling rapid access to motor vehicle owner emergency contact information following a crash. Cal Chiefs previously supported California legislative proposals, which called for the creation of a VIN-based emergency contact locator accessed via Nlets. As a cooperating organization, Cal Chiefs will assist with statewide deployment and will advocate for local agency adoption to reduce family notification times and improve emergency medical response effectiveness​.

CALIFORNIA STATE CORONERS’ ASSOCIATION (NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION):

The California State Coroners’ Association (CSCA) strongly supports technology solutions that enable the timely identification and notification of next of kin. CSCA previously endorsed California legislative proposals to utilize Nlets to access emergency contact information based on a vehicle’s VIN. As a cooperating entity, CSCA will work with law enforcement and EMS partners to ensure that coroners across California are included in planning and implementation efforts that affect post-crash care procedures and family notifications​.

GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION (NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION):

The Governors Highway Safety Association, representing state highway safety offices, is committed to advancing innovative strategies that reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries. GHSA recognizes that timely family notification and emergency medical preparedness at crash scenes are essential to saving lives. GHSA supports legislative and technical initiatives that enable the integration of VIN-based emergency contact data into law enforcement and EMS workflows, helping improve the efficiency of crash response and emergency contact notification efforts.  

LOS ANGELES POLICE PROTECTIVE LEAGUE (NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION):

The Los Angeles Police Protective League, representing rank-and-file officers of the Los Angeles Police Department, acknowledges the vital role that timely, accurate information plays in crash scene management and post-crash care. Through this cooperation agreement, LAPPL supports integrating VIN-based emergency contact lookup systems into law enforcement protocols to improve officer efficiency and reduce the emotional toll of delayed next-of-kin notifications on victims’ families.

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE (NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION):

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), through its Communications and Technology Committee, supports the development and deployment of interoperable systems that deliver emergency contact and crash victim identification information to first responders. The IACP has previously endorsed initiatives linking Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) to emergency contact data using the Nlets network. As a participating organization in this cooperation agreement, the IACP will contribute its expertise in law enforcement technology integration and advocate for the adoption of interoperable standards that improve scene safety and expedite emergency notification procedures nationwide​.