Occupy Wall Street Sympathizer Creates ‘I’m Getting Arrested’ App to Help Protesters Avoid Police
- Posted on October 24, 2011 at 11:33pm by
Tiffany Gabbay
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An Occupy Wall Street sympathizer created a free smartphone application to help demonstrators avoid getting arrested. The app, appropriately dubbed, “I’m Getting Arrested,” lets protesters send out text messages to friends, family, and fellow protesters to alert them when law enforcement draws near.
Thus far, 9,000 people and counting have already installed the app, but, due to privacy controls, the creator doesn’t know if anyone has used the app yet.
The NY Daily News reports:
Jason Van Anden, a Brooklyn software developer, said he came up with the idea when a colleague told him his girlfriend was about to get busted at a demonstration.
“He said it would be great if you had an app so that she could quickly broadcast her situation,” said Van Anden, 43, a Flatbush dad.
He spent two long nights creating the app, which is available at Android Market. He’s working on making it available for the iPhone, too.
Users craft a text message in advance and program a list of recipients. Then, as cops get the bracelets out, they can hit one button and tell everyone on their list that they’re in danger of being pinched.
In retrospect, it’s odd no one created such an application sooner. Now, however, we might soon see an entire suite of Occupy-related apps flooding the market.
(h/t: WeaselZippers)
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Comments (92)
Marcia
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 7:49amIf I got a message that one of my friends were being arrested, I’d say “GOOD! You probably deserved it,…. idiot”.
Report Post »dogpatch65
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 8:47am@MARCIA, I agree. It‘s easier to avoid arrest if you’re not doing something illegal. In Dallas, police are investigating this at the Occupy Dallas camp:
Report Post »http://markamerica.com/2011/10/25/occupy-dallas-scene-of-sexual-assault-of-minor/
hypnos
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 8:50amHow about a link on Facebook to status changed to arrested. Then the trolls can complete the cycle of stupidity.
Report Post »crackerone
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 9:07amHow about a app for, I just crapped my pants. Bring a change of underwear and a baby wipe.
Report Post »cessna152
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 10:41amSo let me get this straight. These dopes have been there for about a month or so, not working, saying life is unfair… Yet all the while being fed and “sent money” (our money) to protest the very institutions that indirectly pays them as well?
Am I missing something? That is the equivalent of my 14 year old daughter and my other 2 kids protesting in front of my house saying that I am not paying enough into the system. That I am evil and rich and should give everything over to them NOW! It makes no SENSE!!!
Report Post »Kraus79
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 11:12amIt would be funny if the creator of the app charged everyone a dollar to buy the app. Another win for capitalism!
Report Post »ACLUHater
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 3:06pmHow do these drug dealers – I mean peaceful protesters – afford these tech gadgets without working?
Report Post »TxMadMac
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 7:40amAs with every city, parades and protests require a permit with a timeframe. This OWS is an entirely different animal, which I might add has gone worldwide, and has evil undertones which make me wonder when the esclation will begin. Is mr holder going to supply them with guns and ammo and say he knows nothing about it ? Don‘t know what’s coming, but we better be prepared !!! Obama does support it.
Report Post »Will4Freedom
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 7:23amIs the guy charging for this app? Is he giving all the profits back to the OWG? Inquiring minds want to know.
Report Post »ConnectTheDots
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 7:02amGet this… this effing tool is INCORPORATED! Here’s the text from his website:
“Welcome to Quadrant 2
Quadrant 2, Inc. is Artist / Technologist Jason Van Anden’s software development company.
Established in 1996, Q2 develops software for some of the most recognized brands in the world, and ones that are sure to be one day, always with a creative edge.
We blend an artistic vision with elegant engineering to produce wonderful technology. Our creations are used in industry, exhibited in institutions and enjoyed by consumers worldwide.
Call us at 718.388.5063 or email invent@quadrant2.us. ”
Flood twitter and facebook with this idiot’s contact info, and everybody call him to use up all his evil corporate minutes. Flood his inbox.
Shut him the f-*-c-k up. What an IDIOT!
Report Post »ConnectTheDots
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 6:56amWhen the weather gets colder(freezing), FDNY should do a public service and flush the fire hydrants on these cretins. Then we’ll see how committed they are.
If any of you are on the Android market, flag the app as offensive to get rid of it.
Report Post »RichNGadsden
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 7:14amTheir union certainly would not allow that.
Report Post »hippyhater
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 2:58pmgoogle apps has removed the “flag this app” option from this app. i guess too many people flagged it LOL
Report Post »Bowmaster
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 6:43amHow about an “I‘m freezing my butt of and I’m going home” app?
Report Post »How about another for illegals to help keep track of all the fake identities they have created, and which identity collects which benefits.
Or, how about a “the conservatives are coming to beat us down again” app?
Then, they would need a “please save our worthless butts” app, to alert the police and emergency medical personal, to come HELP them
Sniper48
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 6:26amHow about an app for males who are falsely arrested merely because any female wishes to flex her feminazi muscle and order the police to arrest males at random, just because they can. Lying to police is a felony, but if done by a female it magically gets ignored by police, DAs, courts, and society at large. You could call it the “Duke University App”.
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 6:48amWhat happened to people being arrested for flashing their lights warning others of a speed trap? How is this any different? If you are found with the App, you’re arrested for interfering with the police.
Report Post »burnteye86
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 6:26amI want an app that sounds like you’re slamming the reciever down. Touching the screen when you‘re anscreen when you’re angry just doesn’t quite cutt it.
Report Post »Aqualung1000
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 3:56pmI definitely would get that App! har har!
Report Post »TommyJH54
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:57amIf they are using this to avoid being caught, then it is illegal and not only can they be arrested, they can loose their phone, permanently. I do have a question. If these losers are camped out and don’t go home, how do they charge their phones they bought using money they despise?
Report Post »grudgywoof
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:53amHelp! It’s your worthless (insert son or daughter) and I’m being arrested. Please come bail me out. P.S. bring lots of disinfectant because I really smell bad and you may puke when I get in the car.
Report Post »Kalshion
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 4:09amFunny how they create an app for this, yet the majority of those I’ve read and seen get arrested in videos DESERVED it. If you can’t demostrate peacefully, then don’t demostrate at all.
Also, if you hate corporations (including those that aren’t part of the problem) then why are you using items created by a corp?
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 4:26amMaybe they could create a getting a job app, or taking a shower app…
Report Post »drkmagneto
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:08amI’m with you on that one Paperboy. How about a “I shouldn‘t be wasting my parent’s money on this joke of a college app“ or the ”Measure my IQ app”.
Report Post »GETLIFE
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 3:57am“In retrospect, it’s odd no one created such an application sooner.”
Not really. Being arrested is a tactic used to make the police look bad and make the media and public take notice. It is also an indirect way of threatening violence: Theirs is a “peaceful” demonstration, but just the WORD “arrest” conjures up images of violence. Very useful.
Really, how hard could it be NOT to be arrested in a “peaceful” demonstration?
Report Post »These people WANT to be arrested. The app warning might give them some time to get into character and get ready for the cameras though….
Skrewedretiree
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 1:15amYou know what the difference between these punks and the ones in the 1960s? Back then, we had the draft.
Report Post »Now you know why we got rid of the draft. We found back then that these pukes, when drafted, were no better in uniform than they were on the streets. Better to have a volunteer army than these morons. Still, too many -shall I say- less than desirable candidates still find their way into uniform. But at least we don’t haul them off the streets anymore and expect them to serve and protect us.
However, I still think they should be hauled off the streets. I seriously doubt this is the kind of “free speech” the founders had in mind. I would be more inclined to categorize this as lawless insurrection.
INOGAWD
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 1:26amBetter learn how to text behind your back’s, with tie wraps on…
Looser’s…getting COLD yet ???
Report Post »Pam Crome
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 1:03amIn Luke 19:13 Jesus tells a parable to illustrate to His followers what they must do until He returns.(They believed the Kingdom of Heaven should immediately appear.) Jesus said: “And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.”
It is interesting that the Greek word for “Occupy” (Pragmateuomai) means to busy oneself with a trade; to carry on a business; to carry on the business of a banker or a trade.
Now isn’t that ironic? Sounds like our “Occupiers” need to reconsider their name -or – join their fellow capitalists and bankers- the true Occupiers!
Report Post »Skrewedretiree
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 1:21amThat would be nice. Carry on a trade or a job, like a banker. Seriously- do you think these people would be able to write a resume much less hold a full time job? One would hope so. Maybe a few will wake up….
Just imagine 30 years from now and one of these looks back and sees themselves like this. Would they feel proud, or just horribly embarassed?
Report Post »FoxholeAtheist
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 10:27amSo I guess there are plenty of jobs out there? So, Obama is doing something right and has helped create lots and lots of jobs for students when they graduate? That is, until you want to complain about him, then all of a sudden the unemployment rate shoots through the roof. Which is it? Make up what little mind you have, idiot.
Report Post »britlynz
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 12:59amTo the hell with the apps. Can’t we just buy them a damn microphone?
Report Post »Marci
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 1:04amHow about …..don’t do anything that would get you arrested?? Thought you were all the “victims” of society. And programming others names in? Sheesh. They can’t do that. They are too stoned. And smart phone? If they have one, they need to get their whiny butts away from the protest. Capitalism created that and capitalism made it affordable for the little cretons to have.
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 5:55amThe smart phone is still vastly smarter than them, even if it IS an Android. :)
Report Post »KingDork
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 12:50amApp? I can’t even afford any of those fancy phones, yet these subhumans can and cry about things? Does help further the outlook that most are just overly spoiled brats that never grew up.
Report Post »SFsuper49er
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 2:19amThe monthly handout checks pay for those phones ….
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 7:00amYou hit the nail on the head.
Wish you could hit some of them on their heads, or at least on their kneecaps or big toes. That might move some of them outta there.
My parents would have cut off the money supply IMMEDIATELY had I tried anything that stupid when I was growing up.
Sorta wish GOD would cut off their air supply. They obviously don’t need it as they appear to be brain dead already.
PRAY ON, AMERICA!!!
SPREAD GOD’S LIGHT AND TRUTH.
Report Post »tiffanne
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 12:49amJust tell that guy with the American Flag covering his face to take off the flag my husband fought and died for right now. If I was there I’d do it myself.
Report Post »bmwrider
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 12:55amDied for a flag? You realize you can buy them at the store, right?
Report Post »CatB
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 1:02am@TIFFANNE
Sorry for you lose.
btw
You don’t need an app for avoiding the police at a TEA Party Rally we welcome them!
TEA!
Report Post »INOGAWD
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 1:12am@bmwrider
May as well be riding Ja*Crap….Obamatard…
NOBAMA-2012 ….Semper Fi…OORAH
Report Post »Bullfrog85
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 1:43amBMW, how heartless can you be. Apparently that flag means a whole lot more to her than you could imagine. There are times to joke, and times to be respectful. You crossed the line on that one.
Report Post »Steve
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 2:32amTIFFANNE.
Thank you for your families service.
Report Post »As for BMW’s response consider where it came from and the enemy to our Republic he so constantly proves himself to be.
LibsAndCopKillersALoveStory
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 2:09pmBMW: You can buy American flags at the store because Americans died keeping the world free.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 12:34amWill they have an app for when Obama leaves the White House after the next inaguration (if there is actually one for a new POTUS and not a dictator)?
…Former POTUS Obama is now exiting the doors….
Report Post »…Armed Marshalls are placing pink cuffs on him…
…He is being read his rights…
…We are once again “Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty we are Free at last!!!”
CatB
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 1:07am@SNOW
Party!
Report Post »Bill Rowland
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 6:29amWe have to make this come true!!!
OMG
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 7:15amWaiting for that moment in time. Have fruit juice or lemonade OR champagne set aside just for that occasion AFTER I kneel before our HEAVENLY FATHER to thank HIM for HIS INTERVENTION on our behalf.
I suspect we won’t need an app. We will all be outside SINGING SONGS and PRAISING GOD. We will be able to hear one another (or not if we live in the “wrong place”) celebrating.
Report Post »pwatkins
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 12:17amHow ironic that they will be able to send a warning to the Wall Street druggies, but in Florida and a few other states it is a crime to flash your headlights to warn speeders to slow down. I guess the first to head to court for the flashing lights was a conservative instead of a liberal. I have been abliged by the flash of the headlights since I was 16 years old and I am now 59. Motorists saved me many tickets and may have saved lives by slowing my friends and I down in blinding curves where cops were hiding out. I actually knew a kid that came into a curve speeding, saw a cop car, freaked out and lost control and hit a telephone pole, luckily he survived, but had some longlasting injuries. Maybe a warning could have prevented that, but these Wall St. creeps are not getting courtesy warnings…they are premeditated warnings so they plan how to commit crime and get away with it..
Report Post »TyrannyNoMore
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 12:01amDoes this AP also warn them when armed patriots are approaching?
Report Post »coindexter
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 12:03amhow about an app to take a shower and wash your a$$.
Report Post »The10thAmendment
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 12:20amThe ONLY people who need fear authority are the corrupt and criminals. 9000 people just plead guilty to lawbreaking.
Report Post »INOGAWD
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 1:22amAnd you need this for ??…….Oh, Hide your stuff, OK !!
Thought you AH‘s didn’t like Capitalism, what are you doing
with Phones and Tablets ??? F’N Fleabaggers !!!!
Report Post »Velkro
Posted on October 24, 2011 at 11:48pmI can’t even afford a smartphone. If these protestors are so burdened by capitalism, Wall Street, and big banks, how come they can afford such nice things?
Report Post »45Sentinel
Posted on October 24, 2011 at 11:51pmThey can’t. Mommy and Daddy need to show their love through these things. Maybe app v2.0 will have locate daddy’s lawyer to bail them out capability.
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on October 24, 2011 at 11:45pmBo’s shut down of communications will make that app null and void!!
Report Post »The Eleventh Doctor
Posted on October 24, 2011 at 11:42pmWhat? Is this Capitalism? Perish the thought!
Report Post »scout n ambush
Posted on October 24, 2011 at 11:42pmShame they don’t have an app called brains enough to keep from doing stupid stuff you can get arrested for.
Report Post »IdeasHaveConsequences
Posted on October 24, 2011 at 11:37pm“Sometimes I think you have to march right in and demand your rights, even if you don’t know what your rights are, or who the person is you’re talking to. Then on the way out, slam the door.” – Jack Handy
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