NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is utilizing a new safety smartphone app designed with protection and convenience in mind. The app is for students, faculty and staff. Users must have a Northwestern State University email address to register.
CampusShield is a free app that allows users to submit tips to campus safety officers, set a safety timer or quickly notify authorities in the event of an emergency along with the user’s location. Users can also let authorities know about suspicious activity or other safety concerns, request safe transport and connect with campus resources such as crisis hotlines.
“The health and well-being of all who visit the NSU campus is of utmost importance. The CampusShield app provides an extra level of safety,” said Jennifer Kelly, executive director of University Affairs. “Through the app, users can anonymously report concerns while attaching photos and videos and contact campus forces quickly in emergency situations.”
The app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and Google Play.
