New York City has launched a partnership with the Citizen app, creating a new 'NYC Public Safety' account to share crime and emergency alerts. The app compiles and distributes real-time information from police scanners and user-submitted content. Critics express concern that the app promotes fearmongering through disturbing footage and inflammatory user comments. The initiative aims to inform residents about public safety but raises questions regarding the overall impact on perceptions of safety in the city.
The partnership between the Citizen app and NYC government allows for the dissemination of information regarding crime and emergencies, potentially increasing public fear of safety.
The NYC Public Safety account on Citizen enables users to receive real-time alerts about crimes, which may contribute to an anxiety-inducing perception of the urban environment.
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