Stay safe on campus, there's an app for that

Reporting potential crimes can be done with the click of a button

ARIELLE ZOLEZZI News Editor @ArielleZolezzi

Students can now find safety in anonymity when they report crimes with the Rave Guardian app.

Various colleges, such as the University of Pennsylvania and University of North Carolina, have been adopting Rave Guardian, an app that gives students a way to discreetly contact security on-site and connect them with the resources they need.

easily find assistance at their current location with a custom call feature, which provides a directory of an organization’s important numbers.

When students see or suspect a crime happening on campus, they can submit a text directly to security or another department. Only they can see the tip and you can choose to remain anonymous.

on campus then that would definitely help,” Sanchez said. The app also alerts based on one’s location despite the availability of a cell phone signal. The app also gives access to emergency procedures, schedules and other key documents in a custom content portal.