Law Student Helps Develop Crime Reporting App that Could Be Adapted for Schools
A University of New Hampshire law student has helped develop a new app to help people send crime tips directly to police.
Eman Pahlevani began work on the app after his brother was robbed in Washington, D.C., the Concord Monitor reports. He worked with his brother and friends to develop the app, called CrimePush, released about three weeks ago.
Police dispatch centers can set up accounts with CrimePush, which allows users to report a crime; use GPS to show the location; and attach a video, photo or audio. “We thought this would be a good way to open up lines of communication between the younger generation and police authorities,” the 25-year-old 3L tells the Monitor.
If the app gains popularity, Pahlevani plans to work on it full time after he graduates. Users who download the app will get it for free, although police agencies will be charged licensing fees. He also is working to develop the app for high schools and middle schools so students can report hallway fights or drug deals between classes.