Protection and care of minors through geolocation and a collaborative network for kidnapping prevention using intelligent alerts

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Allan Rene Ordoñez-Rodríguez
Kaira Zurilay Pitty-Torres
Angel David Candanedo-Delgado
Yuraisma Moreno
Juan Jose Saldana-Barrios

Abstract

Chiriquí registers 267 of the 628 national reports of deprivation of liberty in 2024 (57 cases per 100,000 inhabitants), with Amber Alert limited only to social media without mass notifications. A collaborative minor monitoring application prototype was developed using User-Centered Design, featuring real-time tracking, maps, and SOS button functions. Users positively evaluated the prototype (4.7/5), establishing foundations for future improvements such as integration with independent wearable devices.

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Ordoñez-Rodríguez, A. R., Pitty-Torres, K. Z., Candanedo-Delgado, A. D., Moreno , Y., & Saldana-Barrios, J. J. (2026). Protection and care of minors through geolocation and a collaborative network for kidnapping prevention using intelligent alerts. Tecnología En Marcha Journal, 39(7), Pág. 72–78. https://doi.org/10.18845/tm.v39i3.8743
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