About this app

WJC Alert usage is restricted to registered users who have been authorised by a WJC-affiliated community organization that has adopted use of the NowForce system.

WJC Alert enables real-time communication with that community organization which may then choose to dispatch the optimal responder – based on proximity, availability and experience – to the scene of the reported incident.

This application enables:

- registered individuals to use their mobile devices to send an immediate distress signal or report a crime/hazard/emergency
- security personnel or first responders to transform their smart phones into mobile data terminals, receiving alerts, navigation, and status updates of incidents in their vicinity.

Key Features - SOS Alert & Incident Reporting

- Send an immediate distress signal when you're in danger: Automatically connect with community services by swiping the SOS button. The distress signal can be transmitted in silent or regular mode, and if desired, simply by opening the app.
- Report crimes, hazards, emergencies, and more: Let your community know when, where and what kind of help is needed. Add pictures or live video streaming to give community security personnel or first responders advance information before they arrive on scene.
- See something, say something: Alert your community to potential threats and incidents. Share images, live video streaming and critical data to assist your community security group.
- Receive notifications of safety or security problems near your location from your community.

Please note:

Use of the WJC Alert app is subject to the terms of the End User License Agreement (EULA) contained within it.

This application is not intended to replace, nor is it connected to, your local emergency service providers.

Coverage is dependent on your mobile/cell phone’s network and GPS connection.

Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

New features

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App Permissions

Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Permission an application must hold in order to use ACTION_REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows an application to broadcast sticky intents.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.