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ly and confidentially send a report to management about something they observe in the community. It is the equivalent of crowdsourcing informa- tion but only on a smaller scale. The app is free to download, supports all languages and simple to use. Users simple answer a few questions, pro- vide comments and attached a picture or video. The reports also include a map and GPS data for the location of the incident. Appropriate organi- zations or individuals notified instantly when a new report is created and I can be viewed on a smartphone. Report It ® represents a new standard of technology that employs the con- cept of crowd sourced information. Crowd sourced information is very important and usually hard to obtain. By utilizing geo-location technology this group of apps can intelligently route comments and concerns directly to the appropriate parties. A single app can be a platform for multiple communities and organizations. As a person travels from one location to another the app connects them based upon GPS data. After reviewing the report, man- agement can instantly respond and forward the report to the appropriate people for follow up or resolutions. Report It ® is a private and confidential social media platform that can be integrated into other social media platforms. Reunion Resort, a 2,200-acre prop- erty in Central Florida has been suc- cessfully using Report It ® since early 2016. When they first implemented the platform the concept of anonymity was a concern. Since residents were

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