And They're Not Going To Take It Anymore: iPhone Users Fight Back with Crime & Safety App

CHICAGO - April 29, 2013 - PRLog -- With the rising temperatures of Spring, the inevitable increase in criminal activity will soon follow as the mischievous and ill-willed begin seizing moments of opportunity. Shrinking police forces will be tasked with the challenge of maintaining order, but community groups and individuals are finding ways to bridge the gap in safety coverage.

In Roscoe Village, a quiet Chicago Northside community, a Neighborhood Watch is being formed with the guidance of Chicago Police Department's CAPS outreach program. This is to combat a rash of burglaries and suspected gang activity, including symbols to establish territorial boundaries. Others are taking part in a mobile movement, using the crowdfynd app for the iPhone to record, report and share suspicious and criminal activity in real-time.

crowdfynd is the first ever mobile and web-based application that leverages crowdsourcing to help with lost, found and crime reporting. The concept is simple, effective and open to anyone with internet access or a smartphone. Neighbors may be aware of what criminal nuisances plague their area but now their neighborhood watch can grow to encompass every member of crowdfynd. The member community is empowered with geo-tagged maps, photo sharing, social media hooks, monetary rewards and direct messaging to name a few of the powerful tools available within this free app.

“crowdfynd is a mobile-first platform,” said Jay Sebben, co-founder and CEO of crowdfynd. “It utilizes the same technology that people use on a daily basis, their smartphones, to combat crime and improve life in local communities.”

Pricing and Availability: crowdfynd is a free app and can be downloaded immediately from the iTunes store or accessed at any time at https://www.crowdfynd.com. crowdfynd will be available for Android devices by late June 2013.

About crowdfynd

Born in Chicago, crowdfynd is reimagining how the world disseminates information related to personal property and community safety. From a lost scarf to witnessing an act of vandalism, crowdfynd offers members an easy-to-use, socially connected platform for all their reporting needs.

crowdfynd Media Team

(888) 653-1733 (tel:(888)
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