Mobile phones have become more than just devices used to make a call. You can surf the internet, use maps to find your way, and even track your fitness or lifestyle goals. Your phone can also help you stay safe.

The ability to make a call from anywhere, and at any time allows you instant access to both your loved ones and emergency services. This mobile phone function is so commonplace now that it is hard to remember a time without it.

What if you can’t place a call or need an even faster way to connect to help?

FIVE WAYS TO USE YOUR PHONE TO STAY SAFE

1. USE YOUR CAMERA

The camera on your smartphone has probably replaced any other camera you might own. We are in a culture of snapping pictures of our activities wherever we go. Think safe! You can use your camera to track and report crime or activities that seem dangerous or illegal. Taking a picture, or a video of a crime can be useful. It can be handy in crime prevention, and to aid arrests. It is vital to ensure your safety at all times.

2. SET UP SAFE TRAVELS

Map Apps on smartphones have become increasingly sophisticated. You can use the built-in location and mapping services to find your way around a new city. Ensure you choose the fastest or safest route and set up traffic and accident alerts to avoid time-consuming or potentially dangerous situations.

3. BASIC SAFETY AND FIRST AID TIPS

Access to the internet has made smartphones more than talking devices. With a simple search engine, you can look up anything online, at any time. Are you unsure of the risks of travelling to a certain area? Are you looking for emergency centres or hospitals nearby? Do you need to know what to do in a first aid emergency? It’s simple! Search for the solution online, on your smartphone.

4. LOCATE YOUR CAR

Most of today’s smartphones have built-in GPS location services that will ‘pin’ your car when you’re parked at a shopping centre or in a public area. This phone feature can help you locate your vehicle with ease. Avoid spending time wandering between cars. You might be a victim of opportunistic crime.

5. GET THE APP THAT’S ALL ABOUT SECURITY

From connecting with loved ones when they’re out of sight, to sending out a Panic SOS signal to our 24/7 control room, Secure 911 is the perfect security App for your phone. With free features like Monitor and Overwatch, you can set up community groups, keep an eye on your family, and connect with your community for increased security awareness. For a small monthly fee, you will have access to rapid response services designed to help you when you need it most.

Do you want the security App designed to put your safety first? SECURE 911 will help you stay safe whatever your emergency. With a single download, you will have access to an App on your mobile device. Monitoring your loved ones in real-time, connecting with your community or sending out an SOS has never been easier.