CarolinaSAFE

University of South Carolina

About this app

CarolinaSAFE is the official safety app of University of South Carolina - Columbia that integrates with University of South Carolina's safety and security systems. USCPD has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the University of South Carolina campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources.

CarolinaSAFE features include:

- Chat with USCPD: Communicate live with safety staff at University of South Carolina via chat.

- Mobile BlueLight: Send your location to USCPD in real-time in case of a crisis.

- Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination.

- Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to USCPD.

- SAFE Walk: Allow USCPD to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a SAFE Walk and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination.

- Safety Plans: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data.

- Resources & Support: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at University of South Carolina.

- Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of South Carolina area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern

- Shuttles & Parking: Find transit routes currently in service.

- Campus Maps: Navigate around the University of South Carolina area.

- Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of South Carolina safety when on-campus emergencies occur.

Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.