Protecting Your Rights in Real-Time: Why Our Firm Recommends the OneTapSOS App

By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matter

Navigating the complexities of the immigration system requires more than just expert legal strategy in the courtroom—it requires proactive preparation in your daily life. At Cohen, Tucker + Ades, our commitment to our clients extends beyond paperwork. Our primary mission is to safeguard your dignity, your family, and your fundamental constitutional rights.

Given the strict realities of modern immigration enforcement, being prepared for unexpected interactions with officials (such as ICE or customs authorities) is a vital layer of security. Because of this, our legal team is actively recommending that clients, their family members, and members of our community download a new mobile safety tool called OneTapSOS.

What is OneTapSOS?

OneTapSOS is a streamlined personal safety smartphone application designed to serve as an instant, discreet distress signal. If you find yourself in an emergency, or if you are stopped, questioned, or

detained by law enforcement or immigration officials, the app allows you to trigger an immediate alert with a single tap on your screen.

Once activated, the app instantly and quietly broadcasts your precise, real-time location to a pre-selected circle of trusted family members, emergency contacts, or legal advocates. This ensures that even if you are separated from your phone or temporarily unable to communicate, the people who care about you most will instantly know exactly where you are.

Why Our Legal Team Strongly Recommends This Tool

In any interaction with immigration enforcement, seconds count. We urge our community to utilize OneTapSOS for several critical reasons:

• Eliminating Isolation: Enforcement actions often rely on confusion and isolation. By instantly sending your location to your personal support network, you ensure that you are never cut off from the outside world during a critical moment.

• Enabling the Exercise of Your Rights: When you know your family and legal counsel have been automatically notified of your situation, it provides a powerful layer of reassurance. This peace of mind makes it easier to remain calm and firmly assert your constitutional rights—such as your right to remain silent and your right to an attorney.

• A Core Element of Your Family Emergency Plan: Every household should have an emergency plan in place. Incorporating a real-time alert system into your strategy ensures that your spouse, children, or emergency contacts can take immediate, informed action if an emergency arises.

🛑 Quick Reminder: Know Your Rights During an ICE Interaction

As a reminder, if immigration officers come to your home, workplace, or stop you on the street: You have the right to remain silent. You do not have to open your door unless they slide a warrant signed by a judicial judge underneath it. You have the right to speak to a lawyer before answering questions or signing any documents.

How to Get Started: Download and Subscription Guide

Setting up OneTapSOS takes less than five minutes.

Follow these simple steps to ensure your emergency broadcast system is ready:

Step 1: Download the App

Open the app store on your mobile device, search for OneTapSOS, and download it. For direct access, use the links below:

• Download for iOS / Apple App Store

• Coming soon to the Android / Google Play Store]

Step 2: Create Your Account & Grant Permissions

• Open the app and sign up using your email address and phone number.

• Important: When prompted, allow the app permission to access your Location Services (select “Always Allow”) and Notifications. This ensures the app can accurately broadcast your GPS coordinates in an emergency.

Step 3: Choose Your Subscription Plan

While the app is free to download, unlocking the continuous eme

rgency monitoring, multi-contact broadcasting, and premium background tracking requires an active subscription.

• Navigate to the Account or Premium tab within the app.

• Select the plan that best fits your family’s needs.

• Confirm your subscription securely through your Apple ID or Google Play account.

Step 4: Build Your Safety Circle

Once subscribed, go to the Contacts menu and add the phone numbers and emails of your trusted family members, close friends, or your legal representatives.

We Stand Ready to Defend You

Cohen, Tucker + Ades, P.C. remains steadfastly committed to defending your rights and keeping your family secure. Download and subscribe to OneTapSOS today as a proactive step toward your security, and ensure your loved ones are always connected when it matters most.

If you or a loved one are facing an immigration emergency or have questions about an enforcement encounter, contact our office immediately.

Wendy R. Barlow, Esq.is a Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades, P.C. with nearly 20 years of experience in high-stakes immigration litigation. A graduate of the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, Wendy is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey as well as before the U.S. Supreme Court and multiple Federal Circuit Courts. Wendy is recognized for her ability to handle cases that many consider insurmountable.

Disclaimer: This blog post contains general information and is for informational purposes only. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Cohen, Tucker + Ades P.C. Immigration laws and fee schedules are subject to frequent change. The information provided herein may not reflect the most current legal developments. You should not act or refrain from acting based on information contained in this post without seeking professional counsel from an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction. Cohen, Tucker + Ades P.C. expressly disclaims all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all of the contents of this post.