Local law enforcement and high school students are working together to collect used electronics for people in crisis.

The Canfield Police Department and the Canfield High School National Honor Society have partnered in a drive this month to support the 911 Cell Phone Bank. The nonprofit organization provides emergency communication tools to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.

Organizers are asking the public to donate various items, including cellphones, tablets, laptops, and smartwatches. The drive also accepts digital cameras, music players, and charging cables.

Donated devices go through a data-clearing process to ensure the privacy of the previous owners. Many of these items are then repurposed as emergency 911 phones for victims who may not have other ways to call for help. Devices that cannot be reused are recycled to keep electronic waste out of landfills.

Since its start in 2004, the 911 Cell Phone Bank has distributed more than 250,000 devices to law enforcement and victim services agencies across the country.

Residents can drop off donations at the Canfield Police Department lobby or at any Canfield Local Schools building. The collection effort is scheduled to run through Jan. 22.