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Citizen is a personal safety app founded in 2016 (originally as Vigilante) that provides real-time crime and safety alerts to users based on 911 data and reports. The app allows users to receive notifications about nearby incidents, livestream events, and communicate with others in their community about safety concerns. Citizen operates in major U.S. cities and has grown to millions of users seeking hyperlocal safety information.