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Imagine a world where every emergency call is met with not only speed but precision — where digital evidence is collected before, during, and after an incident, stored securely, and provided to our justice systems, per local statutes, without compromise. This isn’t a vision of the future — it’s what eBodyGuard®, LLC is already doing today.
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, eBodyGuard is redefining what it means to be safe in a connected world. At the heart of this transformation is Melissa Faith Hart, a powerhouse innovator, problem-solver, and the company’s Founder & CEO. With a background that includes everything from ethics instruction at the Colorado School of Mines to recognition by MSN and the Harvard Business Review Advisory Board, Melissa isn’t just leading a tech company — she’s building the future of individual and public safety, globally.
Most conversations around “smart cities” revolve around sustainability, connectivity, and tech-driven services. But, something critical is often missing: personal safety. For Melissa and her eBodyGuard® team, that’s a dealbreaker.
“Can a city truly be smart if it isn’t safe?” she asks. The answer — a resounding no — forms the foundation of The Smart, Safe Cities: My eBodyGuard Program™. Recognizing diverse community safety needs, the program addresses issues ranging from elderly care and dementia to cyberbullying and increased depression post-COVID. Collaboration with community stakeholders and organizations is essential to meeting specific local requirements.
The program is powered by five patent-pending, integrated platforms, carefully built in collaboration with law enforcement, judicial bodies, victim advocacy organizations, and tech experts. It’s an ecosystem designed not just to respond to emergencies, but to do so ethically, transparently, and with unwavering accuracy.
The company’s mission says it best: “We Are the Bridge to Smart, Safe Cities: Keeping You Safe, Wherever You Are.™”
At first glance, My eBodyGuard App™, one might think of it as just another safety tool, in a crowded market. But under the hood, it’s a completely different beast.
First of all, it’s not dependent on cell towers. Built on a satellite infrastructure, the app ensures 911 access even during major outages or natural even man made disasters. Whether you activate it by voice or a simple tap, the app immediately notifies first responders — even
if your phone is hidden in your bag, 30 feet away!
But where the app really shines is its ability to preserve the truth. As soon as it’s activated, it captures video, audio, timestamps, and other contextual data and evidence, and stores everything in a private, CJIS-compliant cloud, also known as the My eBodyGuard Portal™. If your phone gets stolen or destroyed, the evidence remains intact and court-ready.
In Melissa’s words, “We’re not just helping people in the moment — we’re protecting them in the long run, too.”
In an age where privacy breaches dominate headlines, eBodyGuard’s approach to compliance stands out. The company is certified across multiple major regulations — FBI CJIS, HIPAA, FERPA, and COPPA — and treats data security like a sacred responsibility.
Each engineer on the team is required to pass CJIS audits annually, and the company’s policies are built to ensure data can’t be accessed, or sold.
That level of commitment doesn’t just check regulatory boxes — it builds trust, especially with law enforcement, victim advocacy groups and government agencies who need reliable, secure solutions they can count on.
In addition to the flagship app, the eBodyGuard platforms include tools that turn emergency response into a fully informed, efficient operation. Take the eBodyGuard Safety Card, for example. Users can upload critical information like medical conditions, medications, restraining orders, pet details, vehicle data, and even individuals they fear with photos — all of which becomes instantly available to 911 operators during an emergency call.
This isn’t just helpful; it’s potentially life-saving. Imagine hiding in a closet from a dangerous intruder, unable to speak. Now, emergency personnel already know who you are, what you need, and how to help — no words necessary.
Then there’s the My eBodyCam™, a tool built for real-time, CJIS-compliant audio and video capture. Designed for both individuals and first responders, it records incidents as they happen and stores that evidence in an immutable digital vault, ready for use in the courtroom if needed.
And for law enforcement agencies, there’s the My eBodyGuard First Responder Portal™ — a dashboard providing real-time access to critical incident data. It enables more efficient, transparent emergency responses, and equips responders with information and context that’s often missing from traditional 911 calls. As a result, 911 Emergency Operators are more
effective, and first responders are not only more prepared and effective, but less likely to walk into an ambush of uncertainty. Furthermore, after the incident, the Criminal Justice Shareholders are able to have access to critical evidence within 5 minutes; but ONLY 24
hours before the 911 call and 24 hours AFTER the 911 call. This is the balance of upholding the social contract while still maintaining the critical need for privacy of each individual.
eBodyGuard isn’t just building tech — it’s solving the deeper problems in our criminal justice system. Too often, victims and accused individuals alike suffer because the evidence is lacking or the story isn’t consistent or clear.
“eBodyGuard technology has created a way to eliminate any uncertainty, which allows for the circumstances to be clarified.” says Dr. LaVonda Fowler, Executive Director for the North Carolina Criminal Justice Information Governing Board. “With these innovative tools, juries no longer have to guess about what happened. They can see it. Hear it. Understand it. So that when they must make a decision about a case, they have the ability to experience events as the victim did.”
That clarity brings fairness. And fairness, as any justice advocate will tell you, is the bedrock of a functioning society.
Integrating new tech into urban infrastructure is never easy. Connectivity, privacy concerns, and bureaucratic red tape often get in the way. But eBodyGuard is sidestepping those challenges with precision.
Because eBodyGuard’s technology does not rely on traditional networks, connectivity is not an issue—even during disasters. Furthermore, since eBodyGuard systems prioritize privacy and compliance, adoption by cities, counties, and government agencies has been smooth.
Their Smart, Safe Cities Program is more than a product — it’s a philosophy of ethical governance. One that empowers communities while protecting their right to privacy and safety.
eBodyGuard’s reach is impressive. Their programs and systems have been successfully implemented in places as diverse as North Carolina, York County, Pennsylvania, and Brazil — across jurisdictions ranging from small domestic violence organizations to sprawling emergency response networks.
And they’re just getting started.
Over the next 12–18 months, Melissa and her team plan to expand into the Bahamas, Mexico, and Canada, with a long-term goal of operating in 60 countries within the next decade.
“We aren’t just scaling a business,” Melissa says. “We’re building a safer world.”
At the core of eBodyGuard’s work is one simple belief: everyone deserves to feel safe. Whether you’re walking home at night, navigating a violent relationship, or just going about your daily routine, help should be immediate, smart, and effective.
With Melissa Faith Hart at the helm, eBodyGuard is proving that safety technology doesn’t have to be clunky, slow, or invasive. It can be elegant, powerful, and — most importantly — human.
To learn more about their mission and growing suite of tools, visit eBodyGuard.org. And keep an eye out — your city might be next to join the Smart, Safe Cities movement.
Company Description: Founded in 2018, eBodyGuard® is a Colorado-based public safety tech company revolutionizing emergency response and digital evidence collection. Led by CEO Melissa Faith Hart, the company’s My eBodyGuard App™ and ecosystem deliver real-time, CJIS-compliant data to first responders — even without cell towers. Certified in FBI CJIS, HIPAA, FERPA, and COPPA, eBodyGuard prioritizes privacy and trust. Their Smart, Safe Cities™ program is redefining safety across the U.S. and beyond. Learn more at
Pull Quote: “We’re not just helping people in the moment — we’re protecting them in the long run, too.”
