The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Tip Line program is launching an innovative new smartphone app that is designed to encourage and empower regular citizens and members of the community to safely and anonymously report crimes and suspicious activity.
Available as a free download through the App Store and Google Play, the ReportIt app allows users to share different kinds of information, report crimes and also offer suggestions to law enforcement authorities. What's great about the app is the fact that it uses geo-location technologies to make it easier for authorities to respond to pressing situations.
Just as importantly, the mobile app guarantees anonymity and confidentiality, which is important if more people are to feel comfortable reaching out to authorities to report crimes.
Confidential Crime-Reporting Apps
The ReportIt App Lets Americans Report Crimes Anonymously
Trend Themes
1. Anonymous Crime Reporting - The trend of confidential crime-reporting apps is growing, allowing individuals to report crimes and suspicious activity anonymously and help authorities take action.
2. Geo-location-based Reporting - Apps like ReportIt are using geo-location technologies to make it easier for law enforcement to respond to pressing situations.
3. Crowdsourced Crime Reporting - More apps are enabling users to share different kinds of information, report crimes, and offer suggestions to law enforcement authorities.
Industry Implications
1. Law Enforcement - The law enforcement industry can adopt confidential crime-reporting apps and benefit from increased efficiency and more actionable intelligence.
2. Mobile App Development - Mobile app developers can create more confidential crime-reporting apps utilizing technologies such as geo-location and crowdsourcing.
3. Public Safety - With confidential crime-reporting apps, the public safety industry can provide people with an opportunity to anonymously report crime and send tips to authorities.