Regardless of what neighborhood you live in walking alone at night can be dangerous. Let’s face it, no one is immune to crime. That’s why Companion is the app of the week.
Its always agood idea, epecially for women, to be safe and aware when walking alone, day or nght. Some people will stay on the phone with a friend or spouse when walking alone. Companion will notify a friend when you walk alone and continuosly update them as you make your journey. The app works by entering your destination and selecting some of your phone contacts to be your Companion. Your contacts don’t have to have the app. Your contacts can see a live map of your progress and recieve updates as you walk to your destination. The app can sense if you start running. It can estimate how long it takes to get from point A to B. If you don’t make it to your destination on time or have your headphones yanked out or your phone falls to the ground the app will check in on you to make sure everything is okay. You must respond in 15 seconds or the Companion app will alert your contacts.
The app can be used by college students on campus in areas that could be dangerous. By simply tapping the “I Feel Nervous” button Companion will pass this information on to the campus police department. Campus cops may not respond with sirens or flashing lights, but the information can help make the campus safer.
If you do have an emergency calling 911 can be done with two taps in the app. The app will immediately connect you with a dispatcher and automatically send your info.
The Companion app is built for one thing, safety. Companion uses certain metrics to sense if you’re in trouble and ask if you’re okay. If you don’t respond, it will automatically alert your chosen contacts. Your contacts don’t have to constatly monitor your position. The Companion is an added layer of security allowing you to stay in touch and be alert to your surrounding at all times.
Companion is free and available for Apple and Android Devices.
