Thin Blue Defend is the app that collects information to assist in the defense of police and security officers in use-of-force cases in anticipation of criminal and/or civil litigation.
To provide a tool to aid in the personal defense of an officer in civil and/or criminal litigation after performing their job to the best of their ability.
The founder is retired from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation with over 40 years of investigating use of force cases. As a result of the experience, he saw a great need to give officers a tool to communicate and document crucial details for their personal defense.
Built for law enforcement by law enforcement
Step-by-step guidance for incident data collection
The Thin Blue Defend Mobile App is ready 24/7
We keep your data in our private, encrypted and secure cloud
Thin Blue Defend creates more accurate and detailed reports in use of force incidents.
Accessible from a home desktop, personal laptop or phone; the app gives you a simple, and thorough way to document your perception when use of force must be used.
Sense of Security for the Officer and Their Family
Creating a Hiring and Retention Incentive
Increased Volume of Documentation
Potentially Minimizing Liability, and Criminal/Civil Litigation
Secure Encrypted Cloud Storage
Information Shared Directly With Officer's Attorney
Categories, Voice Recording, and Text Options
Documented Records of Equipment and Certifications
Instant GPS and Weather Capture
Learn more about how Thin Blue Defend can help streamline and fortify your documentation process
Download on to your home computer, personal laptop or personal phone
Add your information, contacts, equipment, and trainings
From your personal device, follow the instructions to create an incident and submit to legal counsel
Your information is stored on a secure server with government level encryption and standards.
No, if you are logged into the app and on an internet connection, it goes directly to the encrypted cloud. If you take a picture while not logged into the application, it will be stored on the camera roll.
Yes, body cameras do not capture the entire scene and do not take into account the officer’s perception of the incident as it occurs. Additionally, if you are terminated as a result of your actions, you may not be able to access the camera footage, your training records, or the use of force report you may have been compelled to complete before obtaining legal counsel. All of this information is critical and should be shared with your attorney as soon as possible in preparing the defense of your actions.
No, this app is for ANY use of force incident you may be involved in no matter how slight in the event you may face criminal and/or civil litigation.
By using your personal email and cellphone, you are strengthening the chance that your device cannot be seized by the investigating agency.
“Thin Blue Defend is the first app to utilize 21st Century technology to assist peace officers who may find themselves in an unfortunate use-of-force situation, document the facts and confidentially report them in a timely manner to their attorney. In today’s environment, it needs to be a part of an officer’s toolbelt.”
“The mobile app, Thin Blue Defend, could drastically improve the way we investigate and
prepare for an officer’s defense in any type of use of force incident. This will provide us more detailed, real time information which will allow us to better prepared to serve officers in any case they may become involved in. As an attorney who represents police officers, I highly recommend Thin Blue Defend.”
“The Thin Blue Defend app is an invaluable tool that uses the latest and current technology to assist officers in defense of a use of force incident in the performance of their duties. I highly recommend the Thin Blue Defend app to all officers, regardless of rank.”
“Thin Blue Defend is innovative and the first of its kind using current technology to assist officers in their defense if ever involved in a use-of-force incident.”
“Having been in law enforcement for 41 years, the environment we now police in has drastically changed. Every officer, no matter the rank, should have the Thin Blue Defend app to help protect themselves if ever having to defend themselves from a use of force incident in the performance of their duties.”
The Thin Blue Defend App will be an invaluable tool for officers involved in use of force incidents. It will greatly improve the collection and documentation of information that could be crucial to an officer’s defense. As an attorney who represents officers involved in these critical incidents, I would want this app on every client’s phone.
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