WAKE SAFE 1.0

WAKE SAFE serves as the official safety application for Wake Forest University, uniquely integrated with the institution’s security and safety systems. Developed in collaboration with WFU Police, the app aims to enhance campus safety by providing students, faculty, and staff with immediate access to critical safety features and alerts.

Key functionalities of WAKE SAFE include:

• Emergency Contacts: Direct access to essential emergency and non-emergency services within the Wake Forest University area.
• Mobile Bluelight: Real-time sharing of your location with Wake Forest University Police during a crisis.
• Friend Walk: Share your live location with a trusted contact via email or SMS. Once accepted, your friend can monitor your progress to ensure your safe arrival at your destination.
• Report a Tip: Multiple secure channels to notify Wake Forest University Police of safety or security concerns.
• Safety Toolbox: A compilation of safety tools including:
  • Live chat with WFU Police for direct communication during concerns.
  • Notification history to review prior safety alerts.
  • Share Map: Send your current location to a friend via map.
  • I’m OK!: Instantly inform a selected recipient that you are safe, including your location and a message.
• Campus Maps: Navigation aids such as detailed campus maps, locations of call boxes, and real-time shuttle tracking.
• Emergency Actions: Access to campus emergency procedures and preparedness information, available even offline.
• Support Resources: A centralized repository of support services aimed at ensuring a positive campus experience.
• Safety Notifications: Immediate alerts and instructions from campus security during emergencies.

Downloading WAKE SAFE equips users with vital tools to respond effectively in emergency situations, promoting a safer campus environment.