In today's fast-paced world, safety is more important than ever. Citizen is the essential safety app that keeps you informed and connected to your surroundings in real time. With live incident videos, location-based alerts, and access to emergency assistance, Citizen helps you stay aware of dangers, whether you're at home, at work, or on the go. Citizen’s mission is to empower you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions and stay safe in potentially hazardous situations.
Features
Real-Time Alerts
Citizen sends instant alerts about crimes and emergencies happening nearby. Whether it's a fire, active shooter, vehicle pursuit, or natural disaster, Citizen provides you with timely notifications to help you stay out of harm's way. This is especially important when the app notifies you about a crime in progress, often before the police are on-site, allowing you to make quick decisions to avoid danger.
Live Incident Video
Watch breaking incidents unfold in real-time from various angles through live video streams. You can also help your community by broadcasting live videos of incidents happening around you. By sharing video coverage, you contribute to spreading awareness and keeping others informed in your area.
Registered Offenders Map
Citizen offers a nationwide map of registered sex offenders, notifying you if an offender registers as living nearby. This feature helps you stay informed about safety risks in your local community, so you can make educated decisions about where to go and who to trust.
Crime Trends
Citizen helps you understand crime patterns in your area with historical data on local crime trends. Knowing the crime rate in different neighborhoods allows you to make more informed decisions about where to live, work, or travel.
Citizen News
Stay up to date with the latest breaking news, as Citizen features top stories broadcasted directly from those on the ground. From major events to local developments, Citizen keeps you connected to real-time updates from your community.
Missing Person Alerts
Help locate missing persons and pets by receiving and sharing alerts from the Citizen community. When someone goes missing, you can assist in spreading the word, increasing the chances of a safe return.
Premium Upgrades
Citizen Premium
For added protection, Citizen Premium gives you access to 24/7/365 Safety Agents. These agents are available to assist you during emergencies by offering live support via video, voice, or text. Whether you're meeting a stranger, walking home alone, or feeling unsafe in a particular situation, a Safety Agent can monitor your situation remotely with GPS and audio, and coordinate help from first responders when necessary.
Citizen Plus
Citizen Plus offers even more detailed information for those who want to stay highly informed. With this feature, you can listen to police and fire scanner audio, view incident archives, and set multiple alert zones for different locations (home, work, etc.). Customize your notification radius and stay connected to real-time alerts wherever you are.
Available in the US and Canada
Citizen is currently available in the United States and Canada, with full functionality in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, and more. For cities like Atlanta, Austin, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., the app offers full free safety alerts.
FAQs
1. What types of alerts does Citizen send?
Citizen sends alerts for various types of emergencies, including crimes in progress (such as robberies or vehicle pursuits), natural disasters (wildfires, hurricanes), accidents, and missing persons. Alerts are location-based and provide timely updates to keep you informed about nearby risks.
2. Can Citizen help me in an emergency?
Yes! If you feel unsafe or are in an emergency situation, Citizen offers 24/7 live assistance through Citizen Premium. Safety Agents can monitor your situation remotely, provide support, and coordinate with first responders when necessary.
3. Is Citizen available in my city?
Citizen operates in over 30 major cities across the U.S. and Canada, including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Toronto. While most features are available worldwide, safety alerts are best supported in select cities. You can check the app for the list of cities with full support or customize your alerts for areas near you.
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What's New in the Latest Version 0.1217.2
Last updated on Nov 12, 2024
Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!
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