UIC SAFE App
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UIC SAFE app is a FREE personal security tool that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the campus.
The app’s user-friendly interface allows users to easily connect with friends and family to share their location in real-time as they walk. It allows direct and easy contact with dispatchers and first responders in case of emergencies and provides access to easy reporting forms, emergency guidelines and to a comprehensive list of support resources for students faculty and staff.
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UIC SAFE Profile
Create a safety profile that will allow UIC Police to contact you and verify your identity in case of an emergency.
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Panic Button
Discreetly call UIC Police for help, sending them a pin of your location.
Check out Panic Button feature in action!
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Friend Virtual Walk
As your virtual buddy, a friend monitors you on a map until you arrive at your destination or you hit the “Emergency” button.
Check out the Friend Virtual Walk feature in action!
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Report a Tip
Share crime tips or information, and attach a photo or video. Ask questions and get answers from UIC Police. Be anonymous if you prefer.
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UIC Police Virtual Escort
UIC Police are on call to keep you safe, monitoring you on a map until you arrive at your destination or hit the “Emergency” button.
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Work Alone
Let someone know where and when you’re working alone on campus. Check in regularly with a contact through pop-ups, but notifies them you may need help if you don’t.
Check out the Work Alone feature in action!
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Safe Commute
Your options for safer traveling, walking or riding, throughout the campus coverage area. Check your shuttle, request a ride, have a student buddy walking with you, or walk with security (UIC Law-only).
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Safety Toolbox
Tools you can use to enhance your safety with tips to review, update emergency contacts, call for counseling, report ice/snow, and more.
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Support Resources
For students and employees, access contacts and resources for assistance so you have what you need to be successful at UIC.
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Push Notifications/UIC ALERT
Receive instant notifications, emergency UIC ALERTs, and instructions when on-campus emergencies occur. UIC ALERT integrates with UIC SAFE. This keeps university emergency communication clear and consistent across channels within minimal duplicated effort and additional redundancy.
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Emergency Response Guidelines
Know who to call and what to do in a campus emergency. Information at your fingertips, view offline and anytime.
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Report Light Outage
Notify Facilities Management of a street light outage or area light not working in this simple, “fill-in-the-blank” form. Includes the option to snap a photo and attach.
