Volunteer Smartphone Patrol
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iOS 16.0 or later
| Volunteer Smartphone Patrol | |
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| Developer | Government of Malaysia |
| Initial release | 3 June 2016 |
| Stable release | 2.4(18) / 20 February 2024
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| Operating system | Android 8.0 or later iOS 16.0 or later |
| Available in | Malay, English, Chinese, Tamil |
| Website | www.rmp.gov.my |
Volunteer Smartphone Patrol (abbreviated as VSP or V.S.P) is a mobile app developed by the Royal Malaysia Police.[1] It was made for civilian use to collaborate with the police by becoming informants to combat crime.[1][2]
The mobile app was first released on 22 March 2017 in Google Play[3] and 3 June 2016 in Apple App Store,[4] it was introduced as an 'initiative by the Royal Malaysia Police to create collaboration between civilians and cops.'[5]
Starting in the year 2024, during Chinese New Year celebrations, the mobile app which was updated to version 2.0 was widely publicised by local media for featuring an option for users to report their absence from their residence during holiday season and have police conduct daily patrols until their return.[6][7][8]