As an add-on in a mobile app, something like this could be an panic button that could be used anywhere, if you could guarantee user and police accountability. Gps tagging could pinpoint the location. But as it stands it seems to lack too much accountability and security. If there was a cancel option, what would stop an attacker from canceling the call after he subdued his victim? If not, there would be far too many accidental calls I think. perhaps people would be willing to live with one of the two options, and I suppose its better to stop some crimes rather than none.
I'd rather see how this plays out in Britain before we start it here, be technology doesnt stand still, there will never be a time when we "know the consequences." Its nice to have options, but this one concerns me.
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As an add-on in a mobile app, something like this could be an panic button that could be used anywhere, if you could guarantee user and police accountability. Gps tagging could pinpoint the location. But as it stands it seems to lack too much accountability and security. If there was a cancel option, what would stop an attacker from canceling the call after he subdued his victim? If not, there would be far too many accidental calls I think. perhaps people would be willing to live with one of the two options, and I suppose its better to stop some crimes rather than none. I'd rather see how this plays out in Britain before we start it here, be technology doesnt stand still, there will never be a time when we "know the consequences." Its nice to have options, but this one concerns me.