The Inspector Common of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has unveiled the VGS—VIGISCOPE utility designed to supply a fast emergency reporting and response system for faculties nationwide.
In an announcement on Thursday, the Ogiun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, introduced that Egbetokun launched the App on the conclusion of a two-day seminar held from November 26 to 27, 2024, to inaugurate the Secure College Safety Squad.
Odutola defined that the app capabilities as a responsive alert system linked to a central base in Abuja, able to figuring out emergencies and coordinating fast responses.
She acknowledged, “It enhances technical intelligence in crime decision and facilitates police entry to difficult-to-reach areas, making certain efficient info sharing and menace detection. Within the occasion of hazard, college students or faculty principals can connect with the central base through a smartphone to request rapid help or report incidents straight from the scene.
“The App is internet-enabled, permitting faculties in Ogun State to utilise it wherever web entry is obtainable. Customers can ship a’rescue me’ message, which prompts the VGS central headquarters to coordinate a swift response.
“It may well establish misery, report emergencies, and facilitate coordinated responses. It additionally aids technical intelligence by serving to cops entry in any other case inaccessible areas with out casualties and helps the tactical interception of knowledge and menace identification.”
Odutola highlighted that the safety App permits customers to ship misery messages to the tactical staff’s commanders when at risk.
“It’s data-driven and accessible wherever web service is obtainable, permitting faculties in Ogun State to learn from its options.
“When a subscriber of the App is at risk, they’ll ship a rescue message, triggering an alert on the VGS central headquarters, which then contacts tactical commanders for rescue help inside minutes,” she added.
