SafeZone is a mobile safety application that allows UNC Asheville students, faculty, and staff to contact University Police for emergency and non-emergency assistance while on campus. In the event of an emergency, you can use this app to quickly share your location and profile details with University Police staff to ensure a timely response and connection to the appropriate resources.
Activations occurring off campus will automatically be redirected to a 911 center for dispatch of emergency assistance.
SafeZone is replacing the previous campus safety app, RockyShield. Please remove RockyShield from your phone and use the links and instructions below to download SafeZone.
SafeZone offers the following features:
- Emergency: Connect with University Police at the touch of a button if you feel threatened or need urgent assistance.
- Check In: Share your location with University Police if you are walking alone or feel vulnerable on campus. If you don’t clear the check-in timer, or if you drop your phone, an alarm will alert the University Police for response.
- Shuttle: Students can call to request an on-demand shuttle. Review University shuttle routes and real-time shuttle location tracking by clicking “Buses” in the sidebar menu.
- Non-Emergency: Contact University Police if you have a question or need non-emergency assistance with building access, vehicle jumpstart, or safety escorts.
- Health and Counseling: Connect with the appropriate University mental health resources. Access contact information for the Health and Counseling Center and designated after-hours resources.
- Report a Tip: Share helpful information with University Police either anonymously or with information linked to your account. Include the location and optional photo of your concern to assist with follow-up.
- Emergency Notifications: In the event of an emergency, including severe weather, nearby active criminal activity, and other public safety threats, a Bulldog Alert will be sent with information and instructions to all users.
How to Download and Use SafeZone
- Download the SafeZone app from either the Apple App Store or Google Play.
- Open the app and enter your UNC Asheville email.
- You will be taken to a UNC Asheville login page. Use your UNC Asheville email and password to log in.
- You will then be taken to a set-up page. Enter your first and last name, phone number, optional photo, and optional medical information.
- Click “Sign Up.”
- Read all Terms and Conditions, then click “Agree.”
Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to use the features of SafeZone mobile app outlined above. You can also find more information about the app on the SafeZone website.
Note: Profile information you enter will be accessible to University Police staff when you activate the “Check In” or “Emergency” buttons. Medical information is not required but can be helpful in case of a medical emergency. You can access and update this information at any time by clicking the menu in the top left corner and then your name and email address at the top of the sidebar menu.