EDINBURG – Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney Ricardo Rodriguez Jr. kicked off Domestic Violence Awareness Month by announcing a new innovative cellphone app that will allow victims to secure law enforcement help more quickly. The Victim Initiated Notification (VIN) safety app program is the first of its kind in the nation and will provide an added layer of protection for domestic violence victims. Partnering with the Texas Council on Family Violence and Justice Alert Technology, DA Rodriguez is employing this tool to increase the protective measures for victims. This pilot program will completely transform the way victims can reach out to ...