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Easy-to-Use Service Provides Self-Protection and Safety Alerts to Friends and Family Through the Click of a Cell Phone's Camera

Posted on: Monday, 1 June 2009, 04:05 CDT

LAKEWOOD, Colo., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- FaceFile(R) Inc. announced today the general availability of its personal protection system through the use of a cell phone's camera. Until now, no other service has the ability or added benefit of sending instant alerts to friends and family of the FaceFile member. When users upload a new photo in their account, it signifies that they are possibly in danger, feeling threatened, in the company of strangers, witnessed a crime or accident, or they could be in an unfamiliar location. As soon as a photo is sent to a FaceFile account, that person's Personal Protection Network - friends and family - receive an instant safety alert via email or text message prompting them to check in with the member. FaceFile is available for free at www.face-file.com.

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"We've encountered several people that have had family members involved with tragic incidents," said Rob Wilcox, co-founder and CEO of FaceFile. "One man's daughter was a real estate agent. She went to a call and was stabbed to death. He said that had FaceFile been around when this tragedy occurred, his daughter might still be alive today, or at least they might know who killed her." Wilcox believes that thanks to FaceFile, a cell phone's camera will be the most important safety tool a person can carry.

In addition to using a cell phone with a camera, FaceFile requires text messaging or email capabilities. Free alerts are sent to the member's Personal Protection Network via email. Text alerts are also available for a minimal monthly fee.

Use FaceFile when feeling threatened; when witnessing suspicious activity; when among strangers - in a bar, on a blind date; when meeting new people - at a college party, when a service technician comes to the home, when a realtor meets a new client at a vacant property; or when visiting new and unfamiliar places - when traveling solo or going for a run. Members simply snap a photo, send it to their private FaceFile account where it is uploaded, date and time stamped, and stored in their Personal Security Journal. Unlike social media networks, FaceFile photos are not shared. Only the account holder has access to them. The one exception is if the person were clearly in danger, then FaceFile would grant temporary access to law enforcement authorities.

FaceFile was created in 2007 when Wilcox and his co-founders watched society embrace the use of their cell phones. Their idea was to combine the practicality of a cell phone with an easy and accessible personal protection system. The result of their efforts became FaceFile, which they launched at significant industry trade shows where it received instant support and endorsements from law enforcement authorities, school groups, and parent organizations. "FaceFile can be a deterrent if the perpetrators out there know that there is a system like this in place. When they see a cell phone coming out, it may deter them from preying on some of our students," said Frank DeAngelis, Principal of Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo.

FaceFile is meant to deter crime and provide a means of self-protection. It should never be used if one's life is endangered. Get to a safe place and contact local authorities.

FaceFile is a privately held company based in Lakewood, Colo. For info, visit www.face-file.com, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

SOURCE FaceFile Inc.

Source: PR Newswire

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