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What is the TTPS App?

The TTPS App, is a technology deployed by the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, to partner with the citizens and residents of T&T, to help eradicate crime in our communities. Through the TTPS App, every citizen has access to technology to better report criminal activities to the Police Service, who will act on all crime reports. 

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Frequently Asked Questions about the TTPS App

Who responds to reports on the TTPS App?

Officers at the TTPS Operational Command Centre receive all crime reports and emergency messages and will dispatch these reports to emergency responders or to the relevant police station or unit.

Can anyone else access reports made to police via the TTPS App?

No. Only officers at the Operational Command Centre assigned to respond to reports will have the necessary permissions to access information shared via the app.

Why do I need to share my location on the app?

You do not need to give the app access to your location to use the app. However, you will not be able to receive notifications when passing locations where data points are set up to alert users in times of emergency.

Does the app store or use data about me?

No. Unless a report is made to police using the app where you share your information with officers or an ‘SOS’ is activated by a user, police have no way of accessing, receiving or storing information about users.

Can police still find out who I am if I log in as ‘Anonymous’?

No. Unless a report is made to police using the app where you share your information with officers or an ‘SOS’ is activated by a user, police have no way of accessing, receiving or storing information about users.

Can police track my movements if I download the app?

No. Police can only access immediate location information when a user chooses to activate the ‘SOS’ feature.

What is the ‘SOS’ Feature?

The ‘SOS’ feature allows users to alert police and up to five emergency contacts if you are in a situation that threatens your safety and need immediate assistance. This feature should only be used in case of an emergency, as persons can face six (6) months in prison and a fine of one thousand dollars for wasteful employment of police time.

Why do I need to share my name and phone number on the app?

The SOS Information you share with the app is needed for police to be able to contact you in the event that you need to use the ‘SOS’ feature. It will only be made available to police when the user activates this feature.

Is the app only available to persons in Trinidad and Tobago?

The app is available for download globally. However, certain features such as the 'SOS' feature are only available to users who are in Trinidad and Tobago at the time of use. This is to lessen the possibility of foreign agents misusing the TTPS Emergency Response Services.

Can I make a police report on the app instead of going to a police station?

Yes. The app is meant to make the services of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service easily accessible to citizens and residents within the jurisdiction. All reports made via the app will be received and processed with the same degree of importance as a police report at your local police station.

Is mobile data needed to use the app?

Yes. Mobile data or WiFi is needed to access the functions of the app. However, users will receive emergency alerts on their devices, even if mobile data is not enabled, BUT ONLY when they pass by certain data points across the country.

Do I need to change my country settings on the iPhone App Store or Google Play Store to download the app?

No. The app is available for download globally.

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