Citizen – Real-time local crime alerts on iOS and Android
Citizen helps you stay safe & informed, by providing instant notifications and live broadcasts of reported crimes and incidents near you.
Citizen – Real-time local crime alerts on iOS and Android launched on March 8, 2017 with 10 votes, #1,017 of 3,481 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.
In plain words
Citizen is a mobile app that provides real-time alerts about crimes and incidents happening near the user's location. The app sends push notifications when incidents occur nearby, offers live video broadcasts from the scene, and allows users to submit their own videos to help others stay informed. It is designed for people who want to stay aware of local safety situations and potentially avoid dangerous areas.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
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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