Two days ago in Romagna the police arrested a father of a family who mistreated his wife and daughters. It was one of them who asked for help, sending a video documenting the violence with the “YOU POL” app. This is why it was born and has become increasingly effective against drugs, bullying, domestic and gender violence.
When you are a victim or witness to cases of this type, communicating with the police immediately can make the difference. Reports can also be made anonymously and all the information received by the operations room is developed and can also offer an interesting starting point for further investigations.
Through YOU POL it is possible to open a real-time chat with the operators of the nearest police station. As in common instant messaging applications, geolocation has also recently been introduced to identify the location of the person reporting the crime. It is important to give as many details as possible and possibly attach photos, videos or audio. From when it was born in 2017 to today, the app has been used by 600,000 users. Deaf people and foreigners with reports in their native language can also use it. We recommend in emergency cases to always contact the single emergency number 112 which can also be reached through the same app.
