Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have unveiled an App, Police VGS Quick Emergency Report and Response System (QERRS), aimed at tackling various dimensions of crime and criminalities in the country.
It is a smart policing initiative aimed at revolutionising police response to emergencies and ensuring swift and efficient action in critical situations.
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At the event, the acting inspector-general of police, Olukayode Egbetokun, said the Police-VGS, an additional option to the already launched C4i-NPF Rescue Me App, represents the epitome of the Nigeria Police commitment to the security and safety of members of the public.
He urged Nigerians to embrace the innovation wholeheartedly stressing that its adoption will impact policing services significantly.
“The Police-VGS QERRS is an application that has been modeled to ensure prompt response and referral in the event of emergencies such as accidents, natural disasters, medical emergencies, criminal incident reporting, intelligence sharing.
“With the swipe of a button on a phone, emergency notifications will be sent directly to a dedicated team of police operatives who will ensure a swift, live, and coordinated response to reach in the shortest possible time.
“The Police-VGS app is a lifeline that can make all the difference in saving lives, combating the menace of crime, and securing our communities,” the IGP stated.
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