SCRAM GPS

SCRAM Ally App

About SCRAM Ally

The SCRAM Ally™ app is installed on a victim-provided smartphone. The following are required:

  • The victim must provide an email address. The provided email address will receive the app download and installation instructions.
  • The SCRAM Ally app is compatible with Android and iOS smartphones.
  • The victim will be requested to allow:
    • Location services
    • Push notifications
  • SCRAM Ally will acquire a location point once every minute from the victim’s smartphone.

Install SCRAM Ally

Download and Registration

The following are high-level app installation instructions. For detailed instructions, visit the SCRAM Ally App Victim Instructions page.

  1. When the victim is created in SCRAMNET GPS, two emails are generated and sent to the victim. These emails should be accessed and acted upon in the following order:
    1. SCRAM Ally Verify Email Address: – Requests that the victim verifies their email address
    2. SCRAM Ally Change Password Request: – Requests that the victim set up their password
  2. The SCRAM Ally app is downloaded from the Google Play store or the Apple App Store
  3. The first time the victim accesses the SCRAM Ally app, the following pop-ups will appear on the victim’s smartphone:
    1. “Ally” Would Like to Access Your Motion & Fitness Activity – Tap OK
    2. Allow “Ally” to use your location – Tap the “Always Allow” option if available. Otherwise, tap the “Allow While Using App” option
    3. Allow “Ally” to use your location even when you are not using the app? – Tap the “Change to Always Allow” option
    4. Country / Region: The victim must select either North America or Australia/NZ* for the app to operate correctly
*IMPORTANT: If the victim selects the wrong Region by mistake, contact SCRAM Systems Customer Service immediately for assistance.
Validate App Settings

For best results and for victim safety, encourage the victim to verify that the SCRAM Ally app settings are set to:

  • Location – Set to ALWAYS
  • Motion & Fitness – Set to ON
  • Background App Refresh – Set to ON
  • Cellular Data – Set to ON

SCRAM Ally Features

Home Screen

The Home screen displays the following information:

  • Any active alerts.
  • Swipe to dial emergency number – Provides the ability to dial 911 (North America), 000 (Australia), or 111 (New Zealand) – or a specified local police or other emergency service number – in case of an emergency.
  • My location button – Displays the smartphone’s current location with address and Lat/Long coordinates included.
My Profile Screen

Displays the following information:

  • Phone Number
  • Zone Radius – Represents the distance that, if the client moves within, will generate a “Victim Exclusion Zone” alert that will be listed in the SCRAM Ally app.
  • Primary Agent – Name of the agent that is managing the client.
  • Account – Name of supervising authority.
  • Terms and Conditions: Link to read the details.
  • User Guide: Link to the SCRAM Ally User Guide.
My Location Screen

Displays the victim’s current location information:

  • Victim Zone Radius
  • Map Point
  • Address
  • Latitude and Longitude
My Assigned Individuals

Displays the following information:

  • End of Service Date – The date that the client will no longer be monitored.
  • Court Date – The client’s next court date.
  • Primary Agent – The name of the client’s primary agent.

Ally

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