Citizen
Stay safe with instant alerts about nearby crime
Citizen launched on March 8, 2017 with 220 votes, #124 of 3,481 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.
What it does
Get instant alerts to your phone whenever a crime happens nearby. Now active in NYC & the SF Bay Area. Available on iOS & Android.
Citizen helps you stay safe & informed, by providing instant notifications and live broadcasts of reported crimes and incidents near you.
Receive real-time alerts, live video from the scene, and immediate incident updates on the free Citizen app. Receive push notifications when there’s an incident nearby so you can avoid that area. If you're nearby an incident unfolding, record video to help others stay safe. If there’s commotion like police activity, helicopters, or road closures, pull up the app and instantly find out why. Live videos show you what’s really happening. See incidents unfold from different angles to get a clear view of the situation. Speed is critical to act on important events like abductions and missing people. Citizen alerts go out instantly — this can be hours before Amber Alerts are issued. You used to…from citizen.com
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