Above: Darryl Duke. Photo courtesy TSTT.
TSTT mobile broadband users can access the Reporting and Safety app created by the TT Police Service to advise the public of its policing activities as well as to receive alerts and reports from the public whether or not they have an active data plan.
The app has an SOS feature that allows users to alert the police of their identity and exact location when their life is in imminent danger.
According to Darryl Duke, TSTT’s acting General Manager Enterprise Services, “This partnership reinforces the company’s support of nationwide initiatives which can have a positive impact on our nation’s safety and security by employing the effective and efficient use of technology like we did with bmobile Vigilance.”
“This initiative now realises 100% zero-rated access (free usage) for any bmobile customer in this country with a smartphone who can install and use the App.”
According to the TTPS, the app currently has over 30,000 active users and has received more than 15,000 crime reports, ranging from child abuse to domestic abuse as well as those reports around drugs, guns, and ammunition.
The app is available on the Android and iOS stores.
Customers can use the App anonymously without activating location services, but location tracking will be needed if a report is made or the Emergency feature is used.
Users can also rest assured that their locations cannot be tracked otherwise – and will only be active for the SOS feature or if a formal police report is made. In addition, only designated members of the police service can access reports made by the public to ensure confidentiality as they are at local police stations.
