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Berg Protection Service 4+
SOS-ICT (PTY) LTD
Designed for iPad
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- Free
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Description
Berg Protection Service is a security and paramedic response phone APP designed for South Africans and those traveling in the country. The user-friendly application operates swiftly through a network of private security and ambulance partners, providing comprehensive coverage nationwide.
While other emergency alert apps only inform pre-selected contacts of your distress, Berg Protection Service utilizes your phone's geo-data to rapidly dispatch signals to the nearest private security response vehicle. This means that Berg Protection Service can be utilized anytime, anywhere – whether you're commuting, traveling, jogging, or enjoying a holiday outside your province.
Employing cutting-edge geo-tagging technology, Berg Protection Service's network of Private Security and Ambulance service providers is registered and highly trained. With a modest monthly premium per person, the app ensures security and medical response cover wherever you are, precisely when you need it.
According to Statistics-SA, crime conditions in South Africa have gradually improved since the late '90s, but crime rates remain high globally. Serious crime concentrates in densely populated cities, especially in urban and suburban areas. Public services, including the South African Police Service and Public Healthcare Emergency Response, face resource limitations. During peak times, like Friday nights, public services may be overburdened, leading to delayed response times.
Berg Protection Service serves as a safety net by supplementing these services with prompt private interventions. While private home security is common for many middle-class South African families, Berg Protection Service aims to extend this level of security to external public environments.
The benefits include peace of mind for travelers, reduced strain on public services, and more effective mitigation of overall criminal activity in cities.
In the context of emergency medical response, there's a crucial concept known as "the golden hour." This refers to the first hour after a traumatic or potentially fatal injury when the most effective life-saving interventions can be applied. Immediate medical response is vital during this period, and Berg Protection Service automatically dispatches private medical assistance, along with your exact location, the moment you press the emergency button.
What’s New
Version 2.8.9
Release 2.8.9:
- Performance enhancements
- VAX:
- User ability to register VAX device.
- VAX FTT(Failed to test).
App Privacy
The developer, SOS-ICT (PTY) LTD, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
- Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary based on, for example, the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Provider
- SOS-ICT (PTY) LTD
- Size
- 116.2 MB
- Category
- Lifestyle
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease battery life.
- Copyright
- © SOS-ICT (Pty) Ltd
- Price
- Free