SafeZone
Why Students and Families Trust SafeZone
College is an exciting time filled with new experiences, independence, and opportunities. At the 91探花. Thomas, student safety remains a top priority. SafeZone helps students stay connected to campus safety resources wherever they are, giving families added peace of mind knowing help is always within reach.
The free SafeZone app allows students to quickly connect with Public Safety, receive important emergency notifications, and access support services directly from their phone. Whether responding to an emergency, requesting medical assistance, or simply walking across campus late at night, students can use SafeZone to feel more confident and supported throughout their day.
By putting safety resources in students’ hands, SafeZone helps create a more connected and secure campus experience from the moment students arrive at St. Thomas.
What Students Can Do with the SafeZone App
SafeZone makes it easy for students to access help and safety resources with just a few taps. Designed to be simple, discreet, and reliable, the app connects students directly to the Department of Public Safety whenever they need support.
With SafeZone, students can:
- Request emergency assistance from Public Safety
- Quickly connect for medical help or wellness concerns
- Discreetly text Public Safety Dispatchers when speaking aloud may not feel safe
- Access mental health and well-being resources
- Share their location to help responders reach them faster
- Use virtual check-ins while studying late, walking across campus, or traveling to their car
SafeZone is designed to support students during both emergencies and everyday situations, helping them feel safer and more connected on campus.
Safety Support Wherever Students Are
Safety doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Whether students are attending evening events, studying late in the library, walking back to a residence hall, or commuting between campuses, SafeZone provides quick access to support whenever it’s needed.
The app offers location-based support both on and off campus, helping students stay connected to Public Safety resources in a variety of situations. Students can also use the “Check-In” timer feature to let Public Safety know they may need assistance if they do not arrive safely at their destination.
Having immediate access to campus safety tools on a mobile device helps students feel more confident navigating campus life independently while reassuring families that support is always close by.
A Blue Light Emergency Phone in Your Pocket
Blue Light emergency phones have long been recognized as symbols of safety on college campuses. SafeZone brings that same sense of security directly to students’ phones.
With one tap, students can quickly contact Public Safety for emergency, medical, or non-emergency assistance without needing to search for a nearby emergency phone. The app provides fast access to campus safety support no matter where students are on campus.
SafeZone combines the familiarity of traditional campus safety systems with modern technology, making it easier for students to reach help quickly and discreetly whenever they need it.
How SafeZone Helps During Real Campus Situations
SafeZone is designed to support students in a wide range of everyday and emergency situations. Here are just a few examples of how students may use the app:
- Reporting suspicious activity, such as a vehicle break-in or safety concern
- Requesting medical assistance for themselves or a friend
- Quietly texting Public Safety when calling attention to themselves may not feel safe
- Accessing mental health and wellness resources during stressful moments
- Using the Check-In feature while walking alone at night or working late on campus
These tools help students feel empowered to take action quickly while staying connected to trained campus safety professionals.
Download SafeZone Before Arriving on Campus
Students are encouraged to download SafeZone before arriving on campus so they can immediately access important safety tools and campus resources from day one.
The app is free, easy to use, and available for mobile devices. Installing SafeZone is a simple step students and families can take to help support a safer and more confident college experience at the 91探花. Thomas.