Worcester PD Mobile vs LiveSafe

PLEASE NOTE: Please make sure your phone is NOT on silence/vibrate when listening to scanner! The Worcester Police Department mobile application gives you access to the latest news, updates, alerts, video productions and crime prevention methods. Serving the second largest city in New England, the men and women of the Worcester Police Department are committed to public safety and ensuring quality of life, through exceptional police services. As an agency at the forefront of utilizing social media and technological innovation, the Worcester Police Department is proud to present one of the first branded mobile applications for law enforcement on the East Coast. Chief Gary J. Gemme believes in embracing new technology in order to enhance the free flow of information to the public. Join us in our latest endeavor to provide current and valuable information that can now be accessed in the palm of your hand. Features include: • Scanner: Wondering why the police were in your neighborhood? The live scanner feed will tell you. • Tips: Provide crime tips right from your phone! • Maps: View real-time crime maps of activity occurring in your community. • News: Get the latest news written directly by the Chief, department officers and staff. • Video: Watch videos from our YouTube channel. • Photos: Browse through Worcester Police Department's photo albums. • Alerts: Receive trusted, instant alerts directly from the Worcester Police Department. • Facebook: Keep up to date with the Worcester PD facebook account. • Twitter: Follow Worcester PD's twitter updates. This application is powered by, and was developed in collaboration with MobilePD at http://gomobilepd.com

LiveSafe enables direct and discreet two-way communication with your community safety officials using text, picture, video, and audio. It also lets you virtually walk your friends and family home with SafeWalk. Plus much more!​:​ • Request a SafeRide (if offered by your community)​ • Location ​sharing during emergencies • Access to safety resources and phone numbers • Safety map with key safety locations to keep you “in the know” PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: DO NOT USE THIS APPLICATION TO REPORT REAL-TIME EMERGENCIES IF YOUR LOCAL POLICE ORGANIZATION IS NOT LISTED IN THE ORGANIZATIONS SCREEN IN THE APP. Reports will not be immediately received by police or emergency authorities until LiveSafe coordinates with authorities to enable delivery of reports. Should an emergency arise, always dial 911. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Law enforcement agencies interested in directly receiving their local crime tips in real-time via the LiveSafe Command Dashboard are encouraged to contact LiveSafe via email at support.livesafe@vectorsolutions.com or by visiting support.vectorlivesafe.com DISCLAIMER: By downloading this application, you understand and agree to these terms: The LiveSafe application may not be linked or connected to your local police, medical, or law-enforcement authority as of yet. By using this application at this time, you will not be assisted for any and all emergencies or crime-reports submitted unless your local authorities have integrated with LiveSafe. Please check with your local authorities to see if they are integrated with LiveSafe to receive your reports. Should an emergency arise, always dial 911. THE PUBLISHER OF THE APPLICATION AND ANY AFFILIATES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES OF LIVESAFE SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY NOR RESPONSIBILITY TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY PART OF THE APPLICATION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DOWNLOADING, USE, CRIME REPORTING, AND EXPECTATIONS OF SAFETY AND SECURITY. This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.