Security. There's an App For That.

As all of you are well aware, there's an app for just about everything. Well, personal security is no exception. A few weeks ago, I received some insider information on a security app called MyForce, that uses your smart phone's GPS and microphone to pinpoint your location and monitor any audio. The app is basically a panic button on your smart phone that you press if you get in a dangerous situation. The system is being monitored 24/7 by trained security personnel who can notify the nearest law enforcement agency and provide detailed information on your situation.

I reviewed the system and it seems great, in theory. I do believe this security app will work as advertised but I do have one nagging reservation. This reservation come to mind after recalling the research on the Vivint Home Security System . Is the system actually being monitored by a real human being? In the case of Vivint, a customer who disconnected his alarm and boxed it up, was told by the monitoring company that his system was working just fine. (Vivint Security Alarms post, 12/28/13). Could this the case with MyForce?

 With that being said, The app seems be more than just another "me too" app trying to make a buck. One benefit I see in the app is the GPS locator and the ability to transmit audio of the situation. Of course, that brings up the obvious question of, why not just call 911?

Well, since most attacks happen when you least expect it, dialing 911 and explaining your situation and giving an exact location is almost impossible. Imagine walking to your car in a dimly lit parking lot. You get the creepy feeling your being followed and turn around just in time to see an assailant rushing you from about four feet away and closing in fast. Honestly, do you have time to dial 911, wait for three or four rings, explain your situation, and give your location before the assailant has you pinned down? Or would it be easier to have your phone in your hand with your finger hovering over the panic button and hit it when you realize you're being attacked? Your location will be instantly transmitted and the microphone activated. The monitor will be able to pinpoint your location and hear the attack in progress and anything you or the attacker says. That information will be relayed to your local law enforcement agency within minutes.

Besides, if you get abducted and taken somewhere in a vehicle, 911 will be of no use, considering you don't drop your phone.

At this point, the decision to use this app over calling 911 is yours. Although the MyForce service costs around $15.00 per month, I think it's a small price to pay for security in this day and age.

MyForce is available for iPhone, Android, and Blackberry.

For more information on this app, follow the link below.

MyForce Security App.

Your safety must be 24/7.

Dave.