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Text Request Provides Security Solution for Schools, Cities, and VenuesCHATTANOOGA, Tenn., March 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Text Request, a newly launched text communication start-up, is offering a solution to security departments and all those who utilize them, by allowing students, residents, and attendees to text in security-related tips. Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150304/179618LOGO A recent CTIA and Nielson study shows that the number of text messages sent each month increased by 840% between 2007 and 2012. People, particularly those under 35 years old, prefer texting over any other form of communication, especially in confrontational situations (http://www.statisticbrain.com/text-message-statistics/ CTIA, Nielsen). Furthering their mission to connect individuals with their organizations through personal text, Text Request allows individuals to alert the organizations in which they participate the same way they alert friends and family, through quick and easy text messaging. "It just makes sense," says Brian Elrod, the company's co-founder. "If I'm in a crowded area, and I see something suspicious or dangerous going on, I'm not going to want to strut over and tell them to stop, but I'll gladly text somebody who will." With residents and tourists able to "texttip" police departments about drug trades, violence, theft, overly-loud parties, and even when one car backs into another in a parking lot, the new text management platform could have a huge impact on city police departments. The same applies to students in schools and colleges everywhere, who can instantly notify their Security Enforcement Officers of suspicious behavior. In preventing and resolving crime, information and time are key. Text Request utilizes both in the most efficient way possible, through standard text messaging. There are no apps or software to download. Consumers simply use a standard phone number assigned to each school, city, or venue to text their tip-offs. Organizations receive these alerts immediately, as they are happening, and can even respond in real-time to messages received through the Text Request platform to clarify a situation or to inform the alerting individual of what action the organization is taking. Text Request is not a mass texting or SMS marketing tool. Users will never receive unsolicited messages from Text Request or any other organization. Additionally, other than standard text messaging rates from their cell phone provider, Text Request is completely free to consumers. The company rolled out a beta launch in the summer of 2014 using a diverse set of initial customers within a variety of industries including hospitality, education, places of worship, and food service. These beta test users and others have encouraged contact through the Text Request platform, and have reported astounding satisfaction and results. Those interested in learning more can visit textrequest.com to see how it works for free, or contact Text Request directly. Scalable pricing plans are available to meet every size organization, and there are no contracts. About Text Request: CONTACT: James Dawson To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/text-request-provides-security-solution-for-schools-cities-and-venues-300045741.html SOURCE Text Request 
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