It’s the third city where the company is deploying the app and standing up a local team, along with New York and San Francisco. News of the expansion was first reported by the Baltimore Sun.
According to the company, the app offers instant alerts of nearby 911 emergencies, and also allows a user to livestream from an incident — once they’re safe. Incidents and alerts are generated only if a first responder is dispatched, a spokesperson said. It also shows maps to provide locations of recent incidents.
The alerts are created through a mix of people and tech, as a team of analysts monitors public data sources and uses proprietary technology.
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