We are used to the police advising us to avoid scams like the missed call scam or the WhatsApp scam pretending to be a family member, but we rarely see it State Security Forces and Bodies Recommend an app for our mobile phone.

That’s exactly what police are doing with ‘Alertcops’, a free Android app that acts as a two-way channel between cops.
citizen and police forces. So? For example, send warning of crime or risk situation a situation of which you are a victim or witness.

With SOS button and alerts in your area

Just a few days apart, the Ministry of the Interior shared a video on its social networks with tips on returning home at night, and the National Police published a safety advice for the Camino de Santiago. What did both publications have in common? What did they talk about? ‘Alertcops’ applicationIt’s available for free for Android (and iOS).

This application was published years ago, has a somewhat old design and does not have current updates, but it is still a recommended tool by the State Security Forces and Institutions. The Ministry of Internal Affairs explains on its website that it is a complementary channel. Contact the National Police and Civil Guard quickly, directly, confidentially and effectively.

The idea is that “everyone, regardless of language, origin, hearing or vocal impairment, can communicate. Police and Civil Guards a warning, information, data or news about a criminal act or security incident “The victim or witness.”

Once you download and install it on your mobile phone, simply register as a new user by providing your details. GPS is activatedThe latter is used for the Police or Civil Guard to geolocate you in emergency situations.

If something happens to you from there or you see something suspicious, just select it from the icon menu. the alert you want to send: robbery, robbery or assault, assault or battery, animal abuse, gender-based violence, sexual assault…

You will then need to answer the questions the system asks using icons before sending the alert. Where did it happen? Who did it happen to? Law enforcement may open a chat with you to get more information.

One of its most useful functions is ‘Guardian’. allows you to share your location with emergency contact and/or State Security Forces and Bodies. There is also an SOS button to discreetly call for help by pressing an icon on the mobile phone’s home screen. In addition to the alert, it is possible to send a 10-second sound.

And also, You can receive notifications To report an emergency occurring in your area or receive advice and warnings from special security devices deployed when you attend an event.

Pictures | Alarm police, Ministry of Interior

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