GoVia: Highlight a Hero is a community police safety app designed to transform how individuals interact with law enforcement by prioritizing transparency, respect, and accountability. Our innovative mobile solution uses real-time GPS, sentiment analysis, and AI-driven alerts to document police encounters, connect users with mental health and social service resources, and enable live-streaming and family notifications during critical incidents. GoVia also includes a first-of-its-kind community rating system where citizens can highlight exemplary officers, reinforcing positive behavior and building trust.
Unlike existing alternatives such as Citizen, Nextdoor, or BodyCam programs—which often focus on crime reporting, passive observation, or limited footage—GoVia is participatory and preventative. We empower individuals during and after encounters with law enforcement. Our platform uniquely integrates support services such as reentry resources, tele-mental health (via Zoom), and legal aid information, creating a wraparound safety net.
Key competitive advantages include:
- Two-Way Accountability – Users and officers both participate in rating systems, fostering shared responsibility and recognition.
- Crowdsourced Trust Building – The “Highlight a Hero” feature encourages communities to elevate 5-star public servants, not just report misconduct.
- AI + GPS Safety Tools – Real-time alerts, geofencing, and smart triggers proactively reduce risk during encounters.
- Cross-Generational Engagement – Forums, education, and interactive storytelling allow grandparents, youth, officers, and advocates to collaborate in shared spaces.
- Credibility and Equity – GoVia is built with input from mental health professionals, formerly incarcerated citizens, and law enforcement advisors.
GoVia isn’t just an app—it’s a movement toward safer, smarter community engagement.
