AWE APP
VIGICONTROL
VigiControl conducts real-time monitoring and control of your guards' patrol rounds.
AWE VIGICONTROL
The Panic Button functionality on the Awe Responder application is specifically designed to allow responders to swiftly request backup or assistance in perilous situations.
PANIC
The Awe Initiative is a movement in South Africa that aims to foster unity, facilitate positive change, and enhance service delivery in the country. As part of this initiative, the Awe Responder App (Vigicontrol) is a mobile application designed for various types of Responders, including Community Patrollers, Private Security Responders, Police, Medical personnel, fire and electrical workers, and others who need to be dispatched promptly and efficiently. The app enables Responders to receive assignments, navigate to the incident location, and communicate with the Command center and other Responders. The app also includes features such as a Panic Button, Rounds, and customizable buttons for additional reporting. By contributing to the creation of safer and more responsive communities, the Awe Responder App is helping to deliver a sustainable solution to South Africa’s most pressing issues.
The mobile application has 5 main buttons:
VigiControl is a robust monitoring tool that allows for comprehensive control and auditing of a monitor’s activities. It includes features such as GPS-validated position reporting, live alerts for emergencies, incident reporting during patrols, and the ability to send images captured from the monitor’s smartphone. All of this information is transmitted to the monitoring center online, 24/7 throughout the year.
Furthermore, VigiControl is a versatile application that supports multiple communication methods for sending alerts. The most common method is via TCP-IP, which can be transmitted through Wi-Fi or cellular data networks such as GPRS-LTE. When data networks are not available, alerts can be sent via SMS. The VigiControl suite comprises a desktop module and smartphone applications for effective monitoring.
PANIC
With this tool, it is possible to send panic events that include the monitor's position data and the option to attach multimedia files, such as images, videos, or voice memos.
ROUTE
This tool enables guards to send arrival and/or departure notices each time they enter or exit their post, as well as when they pass through each control point defined for their patrol
ALIVE SIGNAL
This tool serves as a presence control and is located on the main screen of the application. It is a button that will be activated randomly, and the guard is required to press it to cancel the sending of the alarm.
NEWS
This tool allows for easy communication of observed events during patrols to the monitoring center, and supports multimedia attachments such as images, audio, video, and text notes. It also offers the option of reading QR codes or NFC tags for additional information.
ASSIGN
Awe Responder app allows responders to accept assignments from their smartphones, view the incident location on a map, and use navigation features to reach the scene. They can signal their arrival and departure, and attach multimedia files, such as photos, audio, or video to provide more information about the incident.
VIGICONTROL
VigiControl allows for real-time monitoring and control of your security guards' patrols.
More Features
MY MESSAGES
The Awe Vigicontrol APP has a feature called “My Messages,” which facilitates communication between the Command Centre and responders. This feature uses push notifications to send messages directly to the responders’ mobile devices, supporting various types of communication such as internal assignments, newsletters, alarm pushes, and additional instructions. In critical situations or when resources need to be deployed urgently, mass messaging can be sent to selected or all responders. This feature also allows responders to send messages to the Command Centre, providing real-time updates on incidents and requesting additional support or resources. By improving communication and coordination between the Command Centre and responders, this feature enables a more effective and efficient response to incidents.
CONFIGURATION
The Awe Vigicontrol APP offers a range of useful features designed to enhance the user’s ability to respond to emergencies effectively. The Countdown Timer feature is particularly helpful as it allows the user to set a timer for emergency events, ensuring that they can respond promptly within a specified timeframe. The SMS Notifications feature is also beneficial, as it allows users to receive alerts via SMS even when they are offline or have no data connectivity.Moreover, the app’s integration with the user’s device camera allows them to capture and send multimedia content to the command center or other responders, enabling a better understanding of the situation at hand. The Alive Tour and Route Management feature enables the creation and management of tours, routes, and rounds, which can be assigned to specific responders to ensure that all necessary areas are checked during patrols.Finally, the app’s Configuration Management feature allows users to customize the app to their specific needs and preferences. This flexibility helps ensure that the app is optimized for each user’s individual requirements, making it a more effective and efficient tool for emergency response.Overall, The Awe Vigicontrol APP’s various features work together to enhance the user’s ability to respond to emergencies effectively and efficiently, enabling a more coordinated and effective response to critical situations.
SUPERVISOR FEATURE
The Awe Vigicontrol APP offers a helpful feature for supervisors who need to monitor and manage rounds, tours, or routes. With this feature, supervisors can set up rounds/tours and ensure that they are completed within a specified timeframe. The app allows supervisors to add waypoints along the route and set a timeframe for each one, and the assigned responder or guard is required to reach each waypoint within the set timeframe to complete the round/tour.Furthermore, supervisors can select the type of check-in required for each waypoint, such as NFC, QR code, or geolocation. This ensures that the patroller, responder, or guard is in the correct location when they check-in, providing an accurate record of the round/tour completion for the supervisor to review.When the patroller, responder, or guard comes within a specified distance of the waypoint, the check-in is logged, providing a transparent and accurate record of the round/tour completion. This feature streamlines the monitoring and management of rounds/tours, ensuring that all areas are checked within the specified timeframe.Overall, this feature enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of the supervisor’s management of rounds/tours, providing a reliable and transparent method for monitoring and managing patrols, routes, or tours.