Black Bear Safe 1.1

Black Bear Safe serves as the official safety application for the University of Maine, uniquely integrating with the university's safety and security infrastructure. Developed collaboratively by the University of Maine Police Department, this app aims to enhance campus safety for students, faculty, and staff by providing timely alerts and immediate access to essential safety resources.

Key features of Black Bear Safe include:

• Emergency Contacts: Facilitates direct communication with appropriate campus emergency services for both urgent and non-urgent concerns.
• Mobile Bluelight: Allows users to share their real-time location with campus security during a crisis situation.
• Friend Walk: Enables users to send their location to a trusted friend via email or SMS. Once accepted, the friend can monitor the user's progress in real time to ensure safe arrival at their destination.
• Tip Reporting: Provides multiple channels for reporting safety or security concerns directly to campus security personnel.
• Virtual WalkHome: Offers an option for users to have their walk monitored by campus security. Users can request a Virtual WalkHome if they feel unsafe, and security staff will oversee their journey until they arrive at their destination.
• Safety Toolbox: Aggregates various safety tools within a single interface, including:
  • Chat with Security: Live chat functionality with campus safety staff.
  • Notification History: Review previous alerts with timestamps for reference.
  • Share Map with Your Location: Send a map showing your current position to a trusted individual.
• Emergency Plans: Provides access to campus emergency procedures and preparedness information accessible offline.
• Support Resources: Consolidates vital support services to assist users in managing safety and well-being.
• Safety Notifications: Delivers real-time alerts and instructions during campus emergencies to keep users informed and prepared.

Deployment of Black Bear Safe represents an important step toward fostering a secure campus environment. Downloading the app ensures that users are equipped with the tools necessary for prompt response and effective safety management during emergencies.