DalSAFE Mobile App
The DalSAFE Mobile App is designed to help you stay informed, connected, and supported while on campus.
Whether you鈥檙e looking for safety resources, need to reach DalSAFE, or want added peace of mind while moving around campus, the app puts practical tools and information at your fingertips.
Data connection required
The DalSAFE Mobile App relies on an active internet connection (Wi鈥慒i or mobile data) to support features like messaging, safety tools, and notifications.
What You Can Use the App For
Contact DalSAFE Easily
The app provides quick access to DalSAFE, allowing you to reach Dispatch directly when you need support or have a safety鈥憆elated concern. This option is especially helpful if you prefer not to make a phone call or want a discreet way to connect.
Safety Tools That Support You Day to Day
The DalSAFE app includes a range of tools designed to support personal and community safety both on and off campus. These features are there to help you stay connected, get support when needed, and move through campus with greater confidence.
Mobile BlueLight
The Mobile BlueLight feature connects you with our emergency line and shares your location with our dispatcher. This is best used for emergencies or serious incidents in progress.
Safe Walking Services
Safe Walking Services (Virtual Walkhome and Friend Walk) allow your location to be shared while you travel to a destination on or off campus. You can choose to have your route monitored so support is available if needed. You can choose to share your location with our dispatcher or with a friend. This can be found under the Mobile BlueLight option.
This feature is designed to add peace of mind when moving around campus, especially at night or when you鈥檙e feeling unsure.
Working Alone Registration
If you are working alone on campus, the app allows you to register that activity with DalSAFE. This lets our team know where and when you are working alone. The app will ask you to check-in by acknowledging a prompt your device at time intervals of your choosing and will alert our dispatcher if a check-in is missed.
This feature is especially useful during after鈥慼ours work or in quieter campus spaces.
In鈥慉pp Chat With DalSAFE
The app includes a chat feature that allows you to communicate directly with DalSAFE. This can be helpful for non鈥憉rgent questions, seeking guidance, or reaching out in situations where calling isn鈥檛 your preferred option.
For urgent or emergency situations, calling DalSAFE remains the fastest way to reach us.
Non鈥慤rgent Incident Reporting
The DalSAFE app allows you to report non鈥憉rgent safety concerns on your own time. This includes things like lost or stolen property, vandalism, or other concerns that don鈥檛 require an immediate response.
Submitting reports through the app helps ensure concerns are documented and followed up appropriately.
Campus鈥慡pecific Information and Resources
The app provides information tailored to your campus location, including:
- Halifax
- Agricultural Campus (Truro)
- Dal Med NB
This helps ensure you鈥檙e accessing resources and information that are relevant to where you are.
Health, Wellness, and Support Resources
In addition to safety tools, the app connects you to resources that support wellbeing, including:
- Guidance for responding to someone in distress
- Resources related to sexualized violence
- Information from Student Health & Wellness
- Connections to Human Rights & Equity supports
These resources are available anytime, in one place, and are intended to complement other campus supports.
Stay Informed
The DalSAFE app can send push notifications related to safety and security events on campus. These notifications are designed to support awareness and timely decision鈥憁aking.
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A Note 全国探花 Campus Alerts
Campus alerts may also be shared through other university channels, including social media, email, and text messaging. The DalSAFE app is one way to receive notifications, but it is not the only option.
If you prefer to receive alerts by text message without using the app, you can subscribe separately.
Sign up for Halifax text alerts (format: xxx-xxx-xxxx)
Sign up for Truro text alerts (format: xxx-xxx-xxxx)
Sign up for Dal Med NB text alerts (format: xxx-xxx-xxxx)
To unsubscribe, you can email听dalsafe@dal.ca听with your phone number.