CSU SAFE App

CSU SAFE is the official safety app of Chicago State University that provides awareness to students, faculty, and staff with enhanced safety on campus and instant access to critical resources.

The app’s user-friendly interface includes exciting new features like virtual police escort or friend walk, anonymous tip reporting options, panic button activation, this app ensures direct and easy contact with police telecommunicators and first responders in case of emergencies.

Your one-stop shop for 24/7 campus security

Download on the App Store or Google Play Store today!

Featured tools and resources

Virtual Friend Walk

CSU SAFE’s Virtual Friend Walk allows you to share your real-time location with a trusted friend/contact as you travel on or around campus.

Your friend will virtually watch you and can trigger a call to ‘Emergency Contacts’ if necessary.

Virtual Walkhome

Users can use this feature to let Campus Police know where you’re traveling so they can keep an eye on you. Virtual Walkhome will use your location services and, if necessary, the calling function of your device to call 911 if required. Campus Police will be able to monitor your progress to your end destination.

Emergency Contacts 

Know who to call and what to do in a campus emergency. Information at your fingertips, view offline and anytime. (CSU Police, Chicago Police, Non Emergency - CSU Police)

Report a Tip

CSU encourages everyone to report suspicious activity, a crime, an incident, or a general concern. You have several options for reporting anything and with the level of involvement you want. You can report anonymously, send pictures or videos, or choose any of the official reporting forms. 

Safety Toolbox

Tools you can use to enhance your safety with tips to review, update emergency contacts, call for counseling, report ice/snow, and more. 

Emergency Plans

Students, faculty, and staff who are prepared for disasters or emergencies experience fewer impacts on the university and contribute to a quicker recovery process. You can find information on evacuation procedures, fire safety, severe weather, illness or injury, active shooter situations, and bomb threats. 

Support Resources

For students and employees, access contacts and resources for assistance so you have what you need to be successful at CSU. 

Campus Map

Get a clear layout of our entire school with no chance of getting lost.

About/Preferences 

Check out more information about our app and access notification settings and push notification history.

Access Panic Button

Discreetly call CSU Police for help, sending them a pin of your location. 

CSU Campus Police

Ask questions and receive answers in real-time. Have a concern to share? Chat directly with CSU Police dispatchers. 

CSU Campus Resources

With a press of a button find every resource CSU offers! (Ex: abilities office, child development center, cougar connect, counseling, food pantry, and more.)