The 3rd-i Blog
Safety, told straight.
Real stories, hard questions about how safety actually works, and notes from the people building 3rd-i.
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Safety
How I Used a Safety App to Avoid a Late-Night Attack in Miami | Real 3rd-i Story
Ever felt uneasy walking home late at night? This real-life story shows how a personal safety app can make all the difference.
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Campus Safety
"I don't travel back from the airport without the 3rd-i App"
Real story. Real peace of mind. Shared with permission, name changed for privacy.
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Safety
What’s Happening to America? Reflections After the Murder of Iryna Zarutska
On August 22, 2025, 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska was fatally stabbed on Charlotte’s LYNX Blue Line light rail.
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Sexual Assault
3rd-i App PREVENTED A TRAGEDY in Miami!
South Beach, late night. A college student orders an Uber to head back to Coral Gables. While waiting for her ride, she taps Go Live in the 3rd-i app.
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Campus Safety
Charlie Kirk at UVU: Rebuilding “See Something, Say Something”
On September 10, 2025, conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, was assassinated during a campus event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
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Rideshare
Today, the New York Times released a chilling article: “Uber’s Festering Sexual Assault Problem.”
What the world doesn’t yet know is that Dillon Abend, founder of 3rd-i, saw this crisis coming years ago, back when he was just a freshman at the University of Miami.
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Campus Safety
A Tragedy at 345 Park Avenue: What If the 3rd‑i App Had Been Active?
On the evening of July 28, 2025, tragedy struck the heart of New York City. A gunman, later identified as Shane Devon Tamura, entered 345 Park Avenue.
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Campus Safety
Stop Wasting Money on Safety Apps No One Uses — Why 3rd-i Is Different
Let’s face it — most university and corporate safety apps sit unused in a folder or never even get downloaded.
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Safety
When Seconds Matter: How 3rd-i Could Have Helped During the Texas Floods
In early July, devastating floods swept through Texas, taking lives, displacing families, and overwhelming emergency services. Roads became rivers in minutes.
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Rideshare
In Memory, In Action: 3rd-i and Baylie’s Wish Foundation Partner to Help College Students Stay Safe in Rideshares
No student should feel alone, vulnerable, or unsupported—especially during something as routine as getting a ride home.
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Rideshare
“What’s My Name?” — A Partnership That Hits Home
A college student named Samantha Josephson was kidnapped and murdered after getting into a car she thought was her Uber. Her story shook me.
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Campus Safety
The Campus Safety Illusion: Why It’s Time to Rethink Blue Lights and Outdated Safety Apps
College campuses across the country are spending tens—sometimes hundreds—of thousands of dollars every year on outdated safety infrastructure that students rarely use.
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Safety
The Problem with “Stay on the Phone With Me” or "Text me when you get back" – And How 3rd-i Solves It
Phone calls, FaceTime, and location sharing were never designed for safety. Here's how 3rd-i combines them into one seamless app.
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Rideshare
Ridesharing: Revolutionizing Transportation and Saving Lives
Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft have changed the way we get around, making a significant impact on public safety and even saving lives.
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Campus Safety
Safeguarding Our Walkers and Runners: UGA Tragedy
The tragic murder of Augusta University student Laken Riley while jogging highlights the vital need for safety awareness for solo runners and walkers.
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Campus Safety
Navigating the Risks of College Life: The Essential Role of 3rd-i in Helping Students Stay Safety
College life brings late nights out and real safety concerns. 3rd-i gives you a way to stay connected with friends and family in real time.