The New York City government has launched a 'NYC Public Safety' account on the Citizen app to notify users of heat emergencies, floods, fires, and crime. With three million users receiving alerts tailored to their neighborhood, the service enhances public safety. A notable feature includes the ability for users to upload videos of incidents, granting New York City agencies access for investigations. Despite user concerns over privacy, footage remains available for other users, while those wishing to opt out may adjust preferences. Citizen has had a controversial history since its 2016 debut as 'Vigilante'.
Citizen has launched a 'NYC Public Safety' account to alert three million users about emergencies, crimes, and safety tips, targeting notifications by neighborhood.
The app allows users to record and upload incidents of crime and emergencies, providing law enforcement with access to these videos for investigations.
While Citizen users can opt out of sharing videos with public safety agencies, their content remains viewable and downloadable for other users.
Originally launched as 'Vigilante', Citizen faced controversies, including wrongly blaming individuals for incidents, raising concerns about its impact on public safety.
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