Citizen: Local Safety Alerts

Citizen is a mobile application that provides real-time location-based alerts for potential dangerous situations such as property crimes, vehicle pursuits, robberies, active shooter incidents, hurricanes, and wildfires. These alerts are meant to help users stay aware of what is happening around them and avoid danger before it strikes. The app also allows users to access a nationwide map of registered sexual offenders and receive notifications if an offender registers as living nearby. Additionally, users can view crime trends in their area and engage with top news stories from their city.

One of the key features of Citizen is its real-time alerts, which are provided for free. This means that users can receive notifications of crimes and emergencies before the police respond. However, the app reminds users to use this information responsibly and to prioritize their safety and the safety of their community. Another unique feature of Citizen is the ability to watch live incident videos from different angles or broadcast live from the scene to help others in the community.

For even more protection, users can upgrade to Citizen Plus or Citizen Premium. With Citizen Premium, users have access to 24/7/365 Safety Agents who can help in emergencies via video, voice, or text. These agents can monitor a situation remotely with GPS and audio and dispatch first responders for help when needed. On the other hand, Citizen Plus offers more detailed information, such as police and fire scanner audio clips, detailed incident archives, and the ability to set up multiple alert zones and customize notification radius.

Citizen is available for download in the US and Canada, and most features work everywhere. However, the app's free safety alerts are best supported in certain cities, including Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York City, Newark, Oklahoma City, Orange County, Orlando, Palm Springs, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Richmond, Sacramento, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Toledo, Toronto, Tucson, and Washington D.C.

Before using the app, users can read Citizen's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy on their website. Overall, Citizen aims to help users feel safer and more informed wherever they go by providing real-time alerts and access to important information in their area.