University of Missouri–St. Louis students, faculty and staff have an added layer of security with a free mobile app that turns any smartphone into a personal safety device.
The UMSL Guardian App is free to download and offers speed dial functionality to reach campus police (or 911 when off campus), a safety timer that allows friends and family to act as a virtual safety escort and a call directory of university support services.
The safety timer allows you to invite friends and family – even if they don’t have the UMSL Guardian App – to join your network of “guardians”. When needed, users can request one or more of their guardians to monitor their walk on or off campus ensuring they get to their destination safely. During the timed trip, UMSL Guardian will share your approximate location and route with the selected guardian and they can follow along using GPS. Once you reach your destination your guardian will know you arrived safely.
Should an issue arise during a trip the user can dial their guardian, campus police or 911 with one touch dialing. Your real-time location helps facilitate a quicker emergency response.
All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to enhance their personal safety by downloading UMSL Guardian Safety App.
Download the app on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
Other features include:
- Report a tip to the UMSL Police Department through the application
- Shuttle tracker: Shuttle location updates in real-time
- Campus Resources: Access to the most common support resources available to help students
- Safety Plans: Information and resources for safety planning
- Friend Walk: Share your location in real-time with a trusted contact who can act as your virtual guardian
- Interactive Campus Maps: Features includes parking on campus and campus building information
- Application includes a guest mode for guests and visitors to our campus
