Are women security apps really useful?

Are women security apps really useful?

Attacks on women in India are at an all time high. Even the most secured cities are not safer for woman any more. To help out women in such tough times, the companies have introduced security apps on Smartphones. The Smartphone loaded with women security apps can help emergency alert to selected people. However, it still remains a question whether these security apps can really become a protector for women. Can women save themselves from the unfortunate incidents by having security apps handy in phone? Are women security apps of any use?

Yes

• Safety has become a necessity and with the security apps women can stay in continuous contact with family and friends.

• There are many apps based on GPS location allowing the family to know the exact location. The user can know the right path while traveling and family can keep a track of location with these apps.

• The main objective of security alerts is to send emergency alerts to people who can really act in time. Instant alerts can save women from becoming a victim of attacks.

• There are many other apps which help to know the safety levels in any area. One of such app is SafetiPIn. It helps working women to get knowledge of locality so that she can take precautions, if required.

• The security apps allow the women to know about the nearest police stations in any area. It is useful in all emergencies.

No

• Most of the apps are functional only when mobile carrier network is there. And if there is no network the apps are completely useless.

• The response time between attack and saving process can vary leading into the delay. It might not be possible to send the help instantly.

• Whenever a person is attacked, he or she doesn’t have enough time to act. Sometimes fear doesn’t allow to take them the required action instantly. In instant attacks, there is no time to use the apps.

• Again the security apps can be used when the battery is charged, and most of the times people don’t pay any attention to it.

• The security apps can send the signal only when women use the apps. After attack, it might not be possible for anyone to keep using the mobile apps.

• The cab apps that provide cab services cannot be trusted after the recent Uber incident.

Conclusion

The list of ‘ifs’ and ‘buts’ is long. It never ends and therefore, it is important to focus on positive aspects rather than on negative aspects. The mobile security apps can reduce the probability of becoming a victim of violent crimes including rapes, sexual assaults and robbery. The requirement is to identity what works best and use that resource to get help in dangerous situations. The apps are at fingertips and therefore, women should make it a habit to stay proactive to make use of these apps in tough situations.