In the U.S., 50,000 drivers are pulled over daily, and many police encounters result in unnecessary arrests, trauma, or even fatalities. Law enforcement officers face life-or-death pressures, with accountability and transparency often lacking. To address this, GoVia modernizes police encounters by integrating technology, allowing video chats with attorneys and mental health professionals while providing a rating system to improve transparency and trust.
GoVia aims to solve the problem by creating a platform that connects citizens, law enforcement, legal professionals, and mental health experts in real-time during police encounters. The app offers features like video chatting with attorneys and mental health professionals to ensure immediate support, while also promoting accountability through a rating system for police interactions. By providing transparency and facilitating de-escalation, GoVia seeks to build trust and improve safety for all parties involved.
Metrics
GoVia has gained traction with endorsements from major figures such as Les Brown (motivational speaker), NFL’s Isaiah Johnson, networking expert George Fraser, CWRU law professor Louis Kats, and actor Peter Lawson Jones. We’re collaborating with Samaria Rice (mother of Tamir Rice) as an advocate. We’re working with Cuyahoga Public Defender’s Office, CWRU law, medical, and social justice departments, CWRU police, and Cuyahoga Tech Labs for alpha testing.
Why are you winning
The community is supporting GoVia as an intergenerational tool for families to use, providing credibility and real-time access to attorneys and mental health professionals through video chats during police encounters. Our app ensures immediate support and accountability in critical moments.
Why is our team winning? We’ve been accepted into multiple prestigious cohorts and accelerator programs, including Berkeley SLI, MIT Solve, gBeta, and GSV. We are supported by institutions like the Puerto Rican League, Urban League, JumpStart, and the Cuyahoga County Public Defender’s Office. We’ve also collaborated with the President’s Council, iCorps, the Hispanic Business Center, and more. Our partnerships with law firms like Dinsmore and W. Scott Ramsey have strengthened our legal foundation, and our patent confirms our innovation. With backing from these organizations and a focus on community trust and safety, GoVia is positioned to make a significant impact.
