Additional Features
EXTRA BUTTONS
Countdown Timer: The user can set a countdown timer for emergency events, ensuring that they respond within a specified time.
SMS Notifications: The user can choose to receive SMS notifications in the event that there is no data connectivity, ensuring that they can send important alerts even when they are offline.
Camera Integration: The app integrates with the user’s device camera, allowing them to capture and send multimedia content to the command center or other responders.
Alive Tour and Route Management: The app allows for the creation and management of tours, routes, and rounds that can be assigned to specific responders. Configuration Management: The app allows for user configuration management, allowing the user to customize the app to their specific needs and preferences.
SUPERVISOR FEATURE
Supervisors can also create routes/tours/rounds from the Awe Responder APP to ensure that rounds are completed within predefined times. The app allows supervisors to add waypoints and set a time frame for each waypoint. The assigned patroller/responder/guard is then required to reach each waypoint within the specified time frame to conclude the round/tour.
Supervisors can also set up the type of check-in that should be used for each waypoint. This can be NFC, QR code, or geolocation. When a patroller/ responder/ guard comes within a specified distance of the waypoint, the check-in is logged, providing a record of the round/tour completion for the supervisor to review.
EXTRA BUTTONS
The Awe Responder APP app comes with 12 fully customizable buttons that can be programmed to send reports or communicate with the command center or other responders on the network. These buttons can be configured to perform a wide range of tasks, depending on the needs of the organization.
For example, a button could be programmed to send a status update to the command center, letting them know that the responder has arrived at a particular location. Another button could be used to request backup or additional resources in the event of an emergency. Yet another button could be programmed to send a multimedia report, including photos, videos, and audio recordings, to the command center to document an incident.
The customization of these buttons is an important feature of the Awe Responder APP, as it allows organizations to tailor the app to their specific needs and requirements. By configuring these buttons to perform specific tasks, organizations can ensure that their responders are able to communicate effectively with the command center and with each other, and that they are able to respond quickly and efficiently to incidents as they occur.
Awe provides several reporting features to help users report issues and incidents in their communities. These features include:
Users can report various types of incidents, such as crimes, accidents, and environmental issues, using the Awe app. They can include details such as the location, time, and nature of the incident, as well as any relevant photos or videos.
Users can also report issues related to service delivery, such as broken streetlights, potholes, or water leaks. They can specify the location and nature of the issue, and the Awe platform will route the report to the appropriate service provider. Anonymous reporting: Awe allows users to report incidents anonymously if they prefer not to disclose their identity. This feature can help encourage reporting in situations where users may fear retaliation or other negative consequences.
Once a report is submitted, users can track the status of their report and receive updates from service providers. They can also provide feedback on the service they received, which can help improve the overall quality of service delivery.
Overall, these reporting features are designed to make it easy for users to report issues and incidents in their communities, and to facilitate more efficient and effective responses from service providers.
Transparency and Accountability
The community reporting feature in Awe allows users to report various service delivery issues using customized buttons, such as electricity and water-related issues, genderbased violence (GBV), crime, fraud and corruption, police matters, community police forums, drug abuse and dealing, potholes, and illegal dumping. When a user reports an issue, it is logged in the Awe system for transparency and accountability purposes.
Hyperlink Buttons
The main function of the Latest News button on Awe is to allow citizens to receive updates directly from their leaders regarding service delivery and safety, upcoming events, and news related to politics or citizens.
This feature allows citizens to stay informed about what is happening in their community and to receive important information from their leaders. The Latest News button is an important feature on Awe because it provides a direct line of communication between leaders and citizens.
Report Anonymously
The Anonymous Report button is a feature of the Awe app that allows users to report incidents or information anonymously. This is especially useful for cases where the user may not feel comfortable revealing their identity or may fear retribution for reporting.
With the Anonymous Report button, users can report a wide range of incidents, including crime, corruption, service delivery issues, or other concerns. They can include multimedia attachments such as photos or videos to provide further evidence or context to the report. When submitting an anonymous report, the user’s location is automatically captured through geolocation technology, which allows the authorities or relevant organizations to respond quickly and effectively. Allows citizens to stay informed about what is happening in their community and to receive important information from their leaders. The Latest News button is an important feature on Awe because it provides a direct line of communication between leaders and citizens.
The report is then logged and can be accessed for accountability and transparency purposes. The Anonymous Report button is an important tool in promoting community safety and addressing issues that may otherwise go unreported. It allows individuals to play an active role in creating a safer and more transparent society, without the fear of negative consequences.
Drug and Dealings Button
The Drug Dealer Dealings button on the Awe app’s community reporting feature allows users to report suspected drug-related activities in their community. This helps law enforcement agencies to apprehend drug dealers and prevent the sale of illegal drugs.
The app’s geolocation feature allows users to pinpoint the exact location of the activity and attach multimedia evidence such as photos or videos.
The closest responder can then be dispatched to investigate and intervene. However, users should use this feature responsibly and provide accurate information to avoid harming innocent individuals and wasting valuable resources.
Drug and Dealings Button
The Drug Dealer Dealings button on the Awe app’s community reporting feature allows users to report suspected drug-related activities in their community. This helps law enforcement agencies to apprehend drug dealers and prevent the sale of illegal drugs.
The app’s geolocation feature allows users to pinpoint the exact location of the activity and attach multimedia evidence such as photos or videos.
The closest responder can then be dispatched to investigate and intervene. However, users should use this feature responsibly and provide accurate information to avoid harming innocent individuals and wasting valuable resources.
Crime Reporting Button
The Report Crime button on Awe allows users to report criminal activities and incidents to the police. Users provide details of the incident and can attach multimedia such as photos and videos.
Awe’s geolocation feature identifies the incident’s precise location, helping to improve response times. The report is logged and recorded, and the system notifies the relevant authorities and closest available responders for immediate action.
The button increases public safety and security by enabling citizens to report criminal activities quickly, leading to faster response times and effective incident
resolution.
Illegal Dumping Report
The illegal dumping reporting button on the Awe app allows users to report incidents of illegal dumping in their communities quickly and easily.
With geolocation technology, the app can pinpoint the exact location of the dumping, allowing the relevant authorities to take prompt action to remove the waste. The feature helps to increase community involvement in reporting and reducing illegal dumping, leading to a cleaner and more attractive environment. Early detection and intervention can prevent the dumping from escalating, reducing the long-term cost of clean-up efforts.
The illegal dumping reporting button is a valuable tool for communities to improve the cleanliness and livability of their surroundings
Water Related Issues Button
The water issue button on Awe enables users to report water-related problems in their area, like low water pressure or burst pipes.
Multimedia, like photos or videos, can also be attached to reports.
The geolocation feature captures the user’s location, providing a more accurate response time estimate for responders.
The closest available responder is notified, allowing them to quickly take action.
This feature ensures communities have access to clean and safe water, and allows citizens to help identify and resolve water issues, leading to quicker resolutions and prevention of further damage or disruption.
Electricity Related Issues Button
The Electricity Issues Button in the Awe app allows users to report electricity-related problems using geolocation to automatically capture their location. This helps the relevant authorities locate and resolve the issue promptly.
Users can attach multimedia for more context, and the report is logged for accountability and transparency.
Reporting through the app enables citizens to ensure their communities have access to reliable electricity and hold authorities accountable for providing adequate services
Report to Ward Councillor Button
The Ward Councilor Button in the Awe app helps citizens connect with their local ward councilors, providing a direct channel to address community issues.
This promotes transparency and accountability among elected officials, allowing citizens to voice their opinions and ideas about issues affecting their communities.
It provides a way for citizens to track their representatives’ activities and hold them accountable for their actions.
Transparency can also benefit a Councilor if they are indeed doing their Job
Report Community Police Forum
The Community Police Form Button on the Awe app enables citizens to report criminal activity or suspicious behavior in their communities to the local police department.
The feature includes options to add geolocation information and attach photos or videos to provide more details about the incident.
The submitted report is then sent to the relevant authorities for review and action.
This feature allows citizens to take an active role in promoting safety in their communities and helps law enforcement to more efficiently respond to and address criminal activity.
Report To The Local Police(SAPS)
The SAPS button is a feature in the Awe app that enables users to report crimes to the South African Police Service (SAPS) quickly and easily. With the click of a button, users can report a crime in their community and attach multimedia such as photos or videos to provide more context to the report.
The app also uses geolocation to auto capture the user’s location and attach it to the report, allowing for a more efficient response time from law enforcement.
By utilizing the SAPS button, citizens can help to ensure that their communities are safer and more secure, and assist the authorities in their efforts to prevent and solve crime.
