Saftey on Campus?? There's an App for that!!

Unless you've been living under a rock you've probably heard the phrase "There's an App for that!" If you've got a smart phone you might find that the majority of the time you spend on your phone isn't actually for calling or texting. You might be a little obsessed with Candy Crush, Temple Run or if you're old school then Tetris or Snake might be more your speed. If you're looking for a new App to add to your collection and you're starting at York in the fall or returning to Campus you might be interested in adding the York Safety App!

Where can you find the app??

The York U Safety App is available in the Apple Store, Android App on Google Play and BlackBerry App World (Black Berry 10 App version coming soon!!).

What does it look like/ How does it work??
The App is pretty self-explanatory, if you've used App's before you should be able to figure out how it works. But here's the run down of the basic info you'll need to get started using the App right away!

1. Open your App Store and Search York University. I have an iPhone so the example here is the Apple App Store. Check out the description and other information if you want to know a little more about the App before you download. Also bonus the App is completely FREE so you don't have to worry about buying it!

This is what it looks like in the App Store!

2. After you've downloaded the app browse around you'll notice some cool stuff are included in the app. Here are a few of the services that I find especially interesting and useful. The first is the Emergency Alarm. When you click "Start Alarm" you phone starts to sound an alarm, so that those around you will hear the alarm and come to help you if you need it. Also you can call York Security of 911 directly from within the App! It's more convenient than trying to look up the number online and then calling it, especially if you're in an emergency situation and need help right away.

Sound the Alarm or Call for Help!

3. Some other features of the App that I really like would be the Flashlight option that on the camera flash on your phone so you can have some light when it's dark. The interactive campus map that you can use from within the app when you're lost, the goSAFE shuttle schedule and safety tips and other security info you might want to know about.

I use the flashlight all the time!

4.Lastly the app also has links to some helpful info for Counseling and Support of those that feel they need them, all these services are FREE so please feel free to use them if you need them. If you have a phone with a QR Code reader feel free to stop by the RED Zone to pick one of the pamphlets with the code on it to download the app directly! We also have lots of other handouts to help you "Play Your Part in Campus Safety!" 

If you need help York's here to give it to you!

Soo there's the LEST you need to know to use the app. If you're still wondering if I have the app on my phone or not...check out the pic below! Not only do I have the app but I have it on my main page, so I see it everyday!!

Yup that's my phone!

If you want to know EVEN more about the app feel free to check out this video!! Or this link!

If you've got questions feel free to comment below and I'd be happy to get back to you!!



As always remember to take it one day at a time and catch me in the Zone!
Nicole

goSAFE? What the heck is that??

So you're on campus...it's getting dark and all of a sudden you don't recognize any of the buildings and you
find yourself wandering around LOST!!

Who you gonna call??

Ghost Busters Go SAFE!!

I don't know about you but whenever it gets dark all of a sudden EVERYTHING looks different to me.
Even if I've been going to the same place for years, when the sun goes down I find myself hopelessly lost. York's Keele Campus has over 90 buildings, tons of construction projects and 60,000 people, it's like a small city so there's no shame in admitting that you're lost; especially if you're new! Everyone's been lost at least ONCE here at Keele. If you're like me you might find that you get lost more than once.

You might be wondering what getting lost has to do with goSAFE?

Well goSAFE is a student staffed organization which escorts students and staff from any on-campus location to any other on-campus location. When you call goSAFE two or more trained students with goSAFE jersey's will meet you at your pick-up location within 10 mins and walk you to on-campus parking lots, the bus loop or residences. Best part...the services is COMPLETELY FREE!!!

When does goSAFE operate?
goSAFE operates on both the Keele and Glendon campuses. During the school year their hours are as follows: Keele: 6:00pm - 2:00am (Sept-Apr)  Glendon: 6:00pm - 1:00am (Sept-Apr) 7 Days a week!!

Wanna an escort??
There are a few ways that you can use to get a hold of goSAFE... you can:
            - Dial 416-736-5454 (or extension 55454)
            - Use any of the Blue Light Emergency Phones
            - Use any of the payphones on campus (it’s free!)
            - Use the goSAFE button on any campus Safety phone
Someone will answer your call and request your name, desired pick-up location and destination. goSAFE staff will immediately be sent to meet you, with a typical wait time of no more than 10 minutes

TOP SECRET TIP: In my first year I used goSAFE in my first year as my night time personal walking campus map. I would call them about 10 mins before my 7-10 class ended, when class was over they were waiting for me outside and they'd walk me back to my residence. I used them until I learned my way around! Best part?? They were SUPER nice and really helped me find my way here on campus!

Now that you know a little bit more about goSAFE I hope that you feel more comfortable about using them during the year! For more info about goSAFE check this link!

Remember to take it one day at a time and catch me in the Zone!

Nicole