I Witness mobile app
WINNER: Honorable Mention
Leveraging on the proliferation of smartphones and enthusiastic reception to mobile data plans, the I Witness mobile app aims to increase public participation in the fight against crime by providing a user-friendly platform that facilitates the timely exchange of critical information of crimes in progress.
11 comments
TK Looi • about 13 years ago
It great to see people being solution-oriented. Focusing on what can be done, the millions of positive-minded people who want, can and are prepared to put in the effort to make our country, our neighbourhood, our home a safer and better place that will participate. One day, even just once we find that by participating we have managed to save someone, this feeling in itself will be worth our effort. Afterall, if it is to be, it is up to me.
Chili Candy • about 13 years ago
i like this idea. It's like combining the oldies Rukun Tetangga and more detailed information of crimes/criminals, and real time updating information of criminal activities that happened near you.
I'm all for it !
Danial Zamberi • about 13 years ago
I like the idea and the best part of it - It has so much potential to grow with more functionality...So far the basic idea is there..Hope to see the app in the market for a safer Malaysia!
Andrew Wong • about 13 years ago
Lovely idea. Make it work
Umi Hatir • about 13 years ago
*Like!*
Yeap Desmond • about 13 years ago
SUPPORT
Adrian Chin • about 13 years ago
Andrew, You are also looking at this ?? LOL !!
Andrew Wong • about 13 years ago
Adrian C: Why not? I think it can be a great business.
Adrian Looi • about 13 years ago
Some of us are already using WhatApp, Twitter, forums, fb and googlegroup to achieve this.
Angelyn Looi • about 13 years ago
The main unique feature of this app is that it would be able to disseminate relevant crime alerts to the exact individuals who would need it the most (those being at the high risk area or just entered the vicinity). It serves as an instant alert when people may have let their guards down or are ignorant to a crime that has just happened. A crime can happen at any moment and sometimes when people check the crimes reported on other dissemination platforms, it could be too late. Receiving auto alerts will make individuals more wary of the surroundings. Also, it is able to send crime alerts to all users within a vicinity, hence providing a better means of disseminating immediate news to everyone and not just those within a particular circle of friends or group. If all users are on the lookout everywhere at the same time, those in the high risk area might just be prevented from being a victim because they received precise and relevant alerts.
Angelyn Looi • about 13 years ago
Adrian L: I do agree with what you have said as me and my friends also utilize those platforms to share as much information as possible. Unfortunately, crimes have already happened by then and one of our friends became a victim.