Why do I need to enable location and notifications?

Citizen's mission is to keep people safe and informed by using technology responsibly. We ask that you enable your location and notifications permissions so that Citizen can work in the background, even when you're not using the app, to send you real-time, sometimes life-saving crime and safety alerts. This is our utility and purpose.

For help troubleshooting these settings, see How do I enable notifications and location?