Kaaval Uthavi is a free iPhone app developed by Tamil Nadu Police, falling under the Utilities & Tools category. This app is designed for Citizen safety, offering various TNP e-services. Users can trigger an 'Emergency' alert to the control room for immediate assistance during distress. Upon activation, the app shares the user's live location with the control room, alerts the nearest Police station/vehicle, and notifies registered friends/family members via SMS about the emergency. Additionally, in case of low data connectivity, emergency triggers are sent as SMS packets to ensure prompt emergency services based on the caller's last known location.

The app includes features like direct voice calls to the control room using, mobile-based complaint registration with real-time images or videos, live location sharing with family/friends, Police station locator with directions, control room directory, help line directory, and notification/alert services for comprehensive emergency assistance and other services.