# Hero911

> Hero911 alerts officers of active school shooting incidents.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.guard911.heronetwork](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.guard911.heronetwork)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.guard911.heronetwork`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Guard911, LLC
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 40,652
- **Rating:** 3.59 / 5 (255 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.13.4
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-05
- **First published:** 2013-10-19
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 9.80 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.guard911.heronetwork)
- **Website:** [http://hero911.org/](http://hero911.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.hero911.org/privacy/](http://www.hero911.org/privacy/)

## Description

Hero911 is a specialized Chrome extension exclusively for active and qualified retired law enforcement officers. It belongs to the Hero911 Network™, a nonprofit foundation that creates a Social Protection Network™ aimed at reducing police response times during active school shooting emergencies.

When an incident occurs, Hero911 alerts both on-duty and off-duty officers nearby, displaying the mapped school location, tracking how many officers have acknowledged the alert, and showing a timer from the initial alert. Integrated with 911 call centers, the app ensures swift mobilization to enhance safety and response efficiency. Officers must verify their credentials during signup, with strict vetting in place to prevent impersonation.

## Rankings

- #326,142 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.guard911.heronetwork.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Hero911 is valued for its helpful, accurate information and as a useful tool for law enforcement and emergency preparedness. However, users frequently report that the app crashes on modern devices, notifications are delayed or missing, and the app seems abandoned with no updates since 2017. Login issues and privacy concerns also diminish user trust. The concept is praised, but current functionality and support leave much to be desired.

### Pros

- Provides helpful and accurate information about active shooter incidents.
- Good source of information for law enforcement and school resource officers.
- Offers a comforting tool for preparedness in emergency situations.
- Concept is appreciated and has great potential.

### Cons

- App frequently crashes, especially on newer devices and after updates.
- Push notifications are delayed or not received, missing critical timely alerts.
- App appears no longer maintained or updated since 2017, leading to stale or missing data.
- Issues with user login credentials and app functionality not working as expected.
- Privacy concerns due to unnecessary access requests (e.g., photos and media).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.guard911.heronetwork)