# App Task Force

> Community safety and law enforcement support platform for reporting and patrol management. (iPhone/iPad app by SDT Productions LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-task-force/id972281954 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SDT Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/972281953)
- Category: Utilities, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.56/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 43 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-03-13
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-task-force/id972281954/reviews.md

## What is App Task Force?

App Task Force is a mobile Applicationto make an area safer by increasing community engagement with law enforcement agencies. The App allows citizens to easily report, in real time, certain types of crimes. The submitted information is then automatically transmitted to Officers patrolling the area so they can rapidly respond and investigate. Citizens are encouraged to submit photographs as a picture is worth a thousand words. The App however can only be used where the corresponding dedicated police presence is funded and the companion Officer and Administration Apps installed.

Once an agency or neighborhood decides to utilize the Application, a unique App for their specific area is created that allows citizens in that area to report suspicious and potentially criminal activity that they are observing in real time.

The App was first launched in March 2015 in the French Quarter of New Orleans and has continuously operated there ever since its initial deployment. The App and its companion police presence is credited with a significant reduction in crime and is now utilized in other Security Districts.

The App was developed by SDT Productions LLC and their software development teammate LookFar Labs.

## Key features

- Increase community engagement
- Reduce crime reporting time
- Improve patrol response
- GPS patrol management
- Paperless shift management
- Share photos with authorities
- Report incidents confidentially

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-task-force/id972281954/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2026-04-21*

Thinks I’m not in the quarter so it won’t work. Stupid, yet predictable failure from law enforcement.

### 3/5 — Location Issues

*2021-11-04*

I can’t use this app to report a crime because it shows “this page cannot load google maps”. So I cannot move forward to use the app at all. I’ve turned my phone off and on, I’ve deleted and reinstalled the app. Nothing works at this point which is frustrating if this were a time important issue to resolve.
Other times the app can work quite well.

### 2/5 — Registration

*2019-11-21*

I am unable to register into the app. All last month, I had this app. I tried to register, and it doesn’t want to register. I hit the register button, and it doesn’t pull me up to another page.

### 2/5 — Appears inactive

*2019-06-23*

I downloaded the app and tried to register.   I filled out all the entries and submitted to register..... nothing

Tried for several more minutes.   Verified I had done everything right.  Doesn’t allow you to register.

### 1/5 — App is broke

*2019-05-09*

Trying to register an account doesn’t work, clicking app support in the Apple App Store say the SDT website is down. Looks like NOLA picked another stellar broken system.

UPDATE it doesn’t seem to work with geolocation. That appears to be why I can’t register. I live in NOLA and the app tells me not supported in my area. Geolocation is on. Sigh

### 4/5 — Message Alert issue

*2018-09-16*

Yes my only concern is the message alerts are no longer visible once you click on them.  Please improve the app so that concern citizens can view the message fully as it occurs.

In turn view past messages as they had already occurred.  One small issue that easy can be rectified.

### 5/5 — Excellent response

*2018-09-12*

I am a business owner in the quarter and have had to use the app on several occasions to report incidents. The response by the sdt task force regarding each incident was fast and effective.
I highly recommend this app for businesses, residents and anyone who frequents the French quarter.

### 1/5 — Dangerous and criminal

*2018-08-14*

Citizen reporting of crimes is consistently based on misreading and misunderstanding of a situation and plagued with conscious and unconscious bias regarding physical appearance and faulty perception. This app complicates policing and encourages criminalizing and profiling people for “suspicious” activity, which can be as vague and subjective as “looking out of place”. There have been many cases where apps like this have been used to report people simply going about their business, with their only “crime” being their religion or skin color.

### 2/5 — Needs Work...

*2018-06-07*

I love that the app moved across the Lake, HOWEVER, we have had an issue seeing alerts on iPhones. You see the alert on the home screen but when you swipe to read it, it just goes to the report section of the app.

### 4/5 — Messages

*2018-04-14*

Looks good so far. Only problem I see was today when I got an alert about the storm, then another alert about The Sherif’s department looking for someone, you can’t read the entire message on the screen and when you click on the message it just opens the app and the alert message is gone.

## Frequently asked questions about App Task Force

### What is App Task Force used for?

App Task Force is designed to increase community engagement with law enforcement, reduce crime, improve response times, and manage patrols effectively. It also helps reduce administrative time through paperless shift management.

### Can I report crimes with App Task Force?

Yes, you can report crimes quickly and confidentially to the Police Department through App Task Force. You can also attach photos or take pictures with your phone's camera to include with your report.

### How does App Task Force help manage patrols?

App Task Force utilizes GPS to effectively manage patrols, allowing for improved response times and efficient deployment of officers. It also facilitates paperless shift management and trip sheet creation.

### Is App Task Force available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, App Task Force is supported on iPhone and iPad. Information regarding Android compatibility is not specified.

### What is the age rating for App Task Force?

App Task Force has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature audiences.

### How often is App Task Force updated?

The latest version of App Task Force is 5.0.6, and it was last updated on November 18, 2021. This suggests updates may occur periodically, though the exact frequency isn't detailed.

### Does App Task Force have ads?

No, App Task Force does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

### What is the user rating for App Task Force?

App Task Force has a user rating of 3.6 stars based on 23 ratings. This indicates a generally positive but mixed reception from its users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.0.3 — 2026-04-23

Improvements to user experience.

### 5.0.6 — 2021-11-18

Fixed issue with maps not appearing properly in the app

### 5.0.5 — 2020-11-05

Fixed a bug where the red badge number would not disappear after checking the app.

### 5.0.4 — 2020-10-29

Registration bug fixes
Push Notification bug fixes

### 5.0.3 — 2019-04-11

Updated features including in-app notification history, new notification sounds, and suggested resources from your local safety organizations. Also includes a bug fix affecting app-server communication.

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