GoVia Highlight A Hero is a community-police safety app and initiative designed to promote transparency, accountability, and positive interactions between civilians and law enforcement.
Here’s a closer look at what it is and what it does:
- Community-Police Safety App: At its core, GoVia Highlight A Hero provides users with tools to enhance their safety and rights during encounters with law enforcement.
- Encouraging Transparency & Professionalism: The app allows users to rate interactions with officers, spotlight helpful individuals, and report misconduct.
- Fostering Mutual Trust: By providing a platform for feedback and accountability, the initiative aims to build a culture of respect and understanding between law enforcement and the community.
- Real-Time Support: Users can instantly connect with attorneys or mental health professionals via video chat during police encounters. This feature aims to provide immediate legal guidance and de-escalation support.
- Highlighting Positive Interactions: The “Highlight a Hero” feature allows communities to nominate officers for outstanding conduct, fostering positive recognition and celebrating officers who uphold their duty with excellence.
- Crowdsourced Accountability: Users can record and share encounters, helping to create a documented record of interactions and promote accountability for both officers and citizens.
- Global Movement: GoVia Highlight A Hero is a global initiative seeking to redefine public safety and civil rights through technology, trust, and timely intervention. It has attracted interest from various countries.
