GoVia: Highlight A Hero positions itself as the premier consultant and assessment solution for safety and well-being in municipal police departments. By addressing systemic issues, reducing liability, and fostering community trust, GoVia delivers innovation that benefits both law enforcement and the public. With a staggering $3.2 billion spent annually on police misconduct settlements, our approach is to partner with cities and municipalities to modernize police-community interactions while mitigating financial risk, particularly by lowering insurance premiums.
Our Vision:
We envision a future where transparency rebuilds public trust, exemplary officers are celebrated, and cities thrive in a culture of mutual respect and accountability. GoVia bridges the gap between law enforcement and communities, ensuring everyone feels safe and valued.
Core Strategy: GoVia as a Partner for Safety Assessment and Innovation
Consultative Approach:
GoVia is more than an app; it’s a partner to municipalities seeking to improve public safety outcomes. By providing cutting-edge technology, actionable insights, and integrated assessments, we help cities measure and enhance the effectiveness of police-community interactions. This includes identifying opportunities for improvement, celebrating successes, and promoting strategies to prevent civil rights violations.
Collaborating with Oversight Entities:
For cities like Cleveland, operating under consent decrees or federal oversight, GoVia becomes an essential tool for compliance and reform. Partnering with the Department of Justice and local agencies, we provide data-driven insights and community feedback to align law enforcement practices with constitutional mandates.
Cost-Saving Measures:
By fostering transparency and reducing incidents of misconduct, GoVia aims to decrease the financial burden of settlements and liability insurance premiums for municipalities. This creates a compelling business case for adoption.
Empowering Communities and Officers:
Citizen Engagement: Citizens can rate and provide feedback on police interactions, ensuring accountability and encouraging respectful engagement. These reviews, backed by affidavit verification, ensure accuracy and foster meaningful dialogue.
Officer Recognition: The “Highlight a Hero” feature celebrates positive contributions by officers, showcasing transparency and encouraging best practices within departments.
Integrated Support: Through tele-help (video chats with attorneys or mental health professionals), GoVia supports both citizens and officers during high-stress situations, ensuring everyone has access to real-time resources.
App Features: Bridging the Gap through Technology
Modernizing Police Encounters:
Real-time video chats with attorneys and mental health professionals during police interactions.
Affidavit-backed ratings that promote trust and credibility in feedback.
Transparency and Accountability:
A “True Justice Watch” feature for tracking patterns in police behavior.
Sentiment analysis to measure community trust over time.
Highlighting Excellence:
Recognizing and rewarding officers who foster positive community relationships.
Sharing success stories to rebuild public confidence in law enforcement.
Educational Resources:
Empowering citizens with knowledge for safer encounters.
Providing officers with data-driven insights to improve performance.
Positioning Statement: Building a Safer Future Together
GoVia is not just a technological solution; it’s a movement toward safer, more transparent, and more accountable policing. We align the goals of law enforcement with the needs of the community, ensuring both thrive in an environment of respect and trust. By partnering with GoVia, municipalities can demonstrate a commitment to reform and innovation, leading the way toward a brighter, safer future for all.
Written by Andre Cato and Georgio Sabino III
