The National Police has created an application intended for safety of pilgrims during his tour of the Camino de Santiago. This digital tool, designed to increase the safety of the unique route, is a sample of the institutional commitment to the thousands of travelers who each year decide to live this unique experience.
The application, intuitive and practical to use, provides advanced functionalities to protect pilgrims throughout their journey. Its main function is that it allows the quick path location and the real time communication and bidirectional with the authorities. It also includes the possibility of launch emergency warnings with geolocation, which allows rescue and security teams to locate the user quickly in case of difficulties.
AlertCops, “guardian of the Camino de Santiago«
AlertCops is a free mobile application that gives you the possibility of send alerts and warnings in case of any threat, accident or crime that you are suffering or witnessing. It is available for devices Android e iOS.
The application is not exclusive for pilgrims, but for all citizens, and allows you to report all types of situations, such as robbery, robbery, assault, vandalism, damage, aggression, gender violence, etc., even with photographs and videos. In addition, it has a function or guardian mode, with which you can share your location with people you choose, like family and friends, and even with rescue services, in case something happens to you. It also works the other way around, and also You can see the position of your protégés. More functions such as chat or sending public safety notices are available in the application.
The objective of these recommendations to be adopted during the Camino de Santiago is to set some guidelines to have a safe travel and keep the path in good condition for everyone's enjoyment.
- AlertCops: Using this National Police and Civil Guard application will allow you to communicate any alert or emergency from your mobile device in real time.
- Always be identified: Carry your ID or passport on hand and show it at the request of the competent authority, if you are urged to do so.
- Keep an eye on your belongings: especially, personal effects, electronic devices, documentation, money and objects of special value. Don't display them unnecessarily. Travel light. Do not carry large amounts of cash and distribute it between the equipment and your regularly used clothing, in places that are difficult to access such as interior pockets. Write down the PIN, PUK and IMEI security codes of your mobile.
- Better in company and during the day: Avoid walking alone and, if possible, between the months of November and March. Try to make your trips during daylight hours and rest or make cultural visits on days when there are unfavorable weather conditions.
- Be wary of strangers: especially if they get too close with any excuse (such as asking a question or offering to help you carry your belongings) or if they accidentally bump into you. Also, do not trust anyone who recommends shortcuts, points of interest or off-route services.
- Follow the yellow indication, respect the road rules and be seen: The shell, the star or the arrow will show you the path to follow. Do not venture on paths, shortcuts, long routes (GR) or small routes (PR) that are different from the usual ones, are remote or are not well signposted. If you use conventional roads, respect road regulations, take extreme precautions and be seen at all times by wearing reflective or eye-catching clothing. Always walk on marked paths: if you go on the shoulder, do so on your left and in single file. Do not cross a road on a curve or at a change in grade without visibility. If you are riding a bike or horse, ride on the shoulder or as close to the right as possible, wear a helmet and do not ride in a group.
- Do they know where you are? Let your family and friends frequently know where you are. Always carry a mobile communication device - with sufficient battery - that allows you to locate yourself and with which to alert you of any emergency, whether your own or someone else's. You can use a tracking and geolocation device, such as those available for hikers or the Guardian of the Road himself. app AlertCops.
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