The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) is rolling out a new mobile emergency notification and incident management application designed to strengthen campus safety and real-time response capabilities.
The new Safe@UTC app, developed in partnership with 911Cellular, will enhance the university’s ability to communicate and respond during emergency situations, UTC said in a press release.
The app adds direct-to-police connectivity and location-aware alerting tools aimed at improving coordinated incident response across campus.
Safe@UTC will allow students, faculty, and staff to:
- Trigger a one-touch panic button that connects directly to UTC police
- Submit anonymous reports of suspicious activity
- Initiate a remotely monitored Safe Walk
- Request a Safe Ride
“With the implementation of 911Cellular and the launch of the Safe@UTC app, we have taken our campus safety commitment to the next level,” said Brett Fuchs, UTC director of emergency management, threat assessment, and safety.
“Keeping our community safe is a top priority at UTC. We now have a sophisticated security solution that enhances our ability to respond to emergencies and another tool to help prevent them in the first place,” he added.
The app is available for download from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, UTC said.
UTC employees will also receive expanded safety options through the 911Cellular partnership. Staff will have access to wearable, computer-based, and wall-mounted panic buttons that connect directly with UTC police to support coordinated emergency responses, the university said.
Emergency responders receiving communications through the app and related devices will gain real-time situational visibility, including precise location data, shared maps, and other incident-specific content. UTC said the system will route alerts to campus security teams best positioned to respond.
“The 911Cellular Safety Platform and the Safe@UTC app are incredible tools to help us make students and employees feel safe anywhere, anytime. The app is customized to meet the specific needs of our faculty, staff, and students,” said UTC Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Safety and Chief of Police Sean O’Brien.