# Proactive Homeland Security Apps This App Helps Indiana Residents Alert Authorities to Danger By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homeland-security-app References: [21alive](http://www.21alive.com/nbc33/New-app-lets-you-report-situations-to-Indiana-Homeland-Security-390199402.html) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/report-hazards-indiana/id1061726575?mt=8) The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has gone ahead and released an innovative new security app that is designed to make it easier than ever for regular residents and citizens of the state of Indiana to go about informing the relevant authorities in the event that they encounter or become aware of some impending danger or threat. The app makes it possible for citizens as well as public safety workers to report a wide array of situations that can range from car accidents and dangerous chemical spills to [suspicious activity and security threats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-reporting). The end beneficiaries are the residents of Indiana, who can now enjoy more peace of mind than ever before. By [leveraging the power of the crowd](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-watch), this homeland security app ensures better results than could be garnered if all the onus on security threat reporting was placed on authorities alone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Proactive Security Apps:** These apps are designed to make it easier for citizens to report impending danger or threats and ensure better results by leveraging the power of the crowd. - **Crowdsourced Threat Reporting:** The app leverages crowdsourced reporting to provide more accurate and timely threat detection. - **Public-private Partnership for Homeland Security:** Partnerships between government agencies and private technology companies can bring innovative solutions to the field of homeland security. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Homeland Security:** The app is designed to improve threat detection and response in the field of homeland security. - **Technology:** The partnership between government agencies and private technology companies provides an opportunity for disruptive innovations to improve homeland security. - **Public Safety:** The app provides a platform for citizens and public safety workers to report dangerous situations, leading to improved public safety. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personal Safety Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citizen-app.md) - [Collaborative Policing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/policing-app.md) - [Personalized Emergency Response Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-emergency-response-app.md) - [Wildlife Trafficker-Thwarting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildlife-traffickerthwarting-app.md) - [Employee Abuse-Reporting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abusereporting-app.md) - [Personal Security Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protector-app.md) - [Personal Safety Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-n-case.md) - [Women’s Safety Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-safe.md) - [Emergency Alert Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protechme.md)