Mustang Safe is the official safety app of California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. It is the only app that integrates with Cal Poly's safety and security systems. Cal Poly Public Safety has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Cal Poly campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources.
Mustang Safe features include:
· Contact Cal Poly Police: Contact the correct services for Cal Poly Public Safety in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern
· Chat with CPPD: Communicate live with Public Safety staff at Cal Poly via chat.
· Contact Cal Poly Environmental Health and Safety: Report injuries and unsafe hazards.
· Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Cal Poly Public Safety in real time in case of a crisis
· Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination.
· Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Cal Poly Public Safety.
· Virtual WalkHome: Allow Cal Poly Public Safety to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual WalkHome and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination.
· Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app.
· Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time.
· I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing.
· Campus Maps
· Campus Map: Navigate around the Cal Poly campus.
· Crime Maps: View recent crimes that have occurred on and near campus.
· Emergency Maps: Find gathering points during an evacuation.
· Transit Map: Find transit routes currently in service.
· Emergency Plans: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data.
· Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Cal Poly.
· Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Cal Poly safety when on-campus emergencies occur.