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March 21, 2022 05:41 pm

Citizen reportedly plans to test a private security partnership in Chicago




Citizen Protect screenshots
The interface for Citizen’s Protect subscription service. | Citizen



Crime reporting app Citizen has reportedly planned a partnership with private security outfit Securitas in Chicago. A report from Motherboard, citing multiple anonymous sources, suggests Citizen remains interested in offering security services despite ongoing concerns about its app.


According to Motherboard, the Chicago Securitas partnership would “function as a check-in service” for users. Securitas could follow up after someone reported a break-in to make sure they’re all right, for instance, or a user could schedule a Securitas visit through Citizen. Citizen already offers a subscription emergency response service called Protect, but it consists of voice or video calls with an agent who can contact traditional emergency services, not...



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Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/21/22989246/citizen-securitas-chicago-private-security-test-plans

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