YouPol

YouPol is an innovative mobile app designed to strengthen the partnership between citizens and law enforcement agencies. It empowers users to play a proactive role in their community’s safety by reporting incidents of bullying, drug dealing, and domestic violence directly to the State Police. Reporting capabilities include submitting detailed information complemented by video, audio, images, and text, all leveraging the app's geolocation capabilities to provide precise event locations in real-time. Should there be a need to report an incident after it has occurred, the platform allows for delayed transmission through the manual entry of an incident's address.

Primarily focused on safeguarding the younger population and the educational environment, this tool is a part of the collective effort to prevent and confront social issues that may arise in these settings. Users enjoy an intuitive experience and can utilize features such as real-time chat with police operation centers, and the ability to receive in-app messages and notifications.

In terms of data handling, the app takes privacy and security seriously. While it may request personal information, such as device ID and location, to improve the user experience, all collected information is managed following a strict privacy policy. The data is securely stored within separate IT structures for each Police Headquarters and is accessible only to authorized personnel for specific research, management, and technical maintenance purposes. Notably, the data is regularly purged from the system, with a complete data destruction protocol in place after a five-year retention period.

The top features of YouPol, including geolocalized reporting, a direct communication channel with law enforcement, and a strong commitment to user privacy, make it an essential download for those looking to contribute to the security and well-being of their community.