Enable push notifications to receive UAlert messages in the SafeCats app.
SafeCats Features
Log into the app using your NetID to access all available features. Enable location services in the app and on your phone to share your location in real time in case of an emergency.
- Friend Walk* Send your location in real time to a friend or parent so they can watch you as you walk to your destination. Your friend doesn’t need the app.
- WorkAlone* Set a timer while you're working or studying alone. If you don’t check in, your chosen contact will be alerted.
- Social Escape* Need an excuse to leave? Set Social Escape to call you automatically and help you exit quickly and safely.
- Mobile BlueLight* This feature simultaneously places an emergency call and shares your real‑time location to responders.
- Report a Tip* Submit non-emergency info (e.g. vandalism) to the Office of Public Safety.
- TAMT Reporting Easily report concerning behaviors to the Threat Assessment and Management Team.
- Getting Around Access parking regulations and garage availability, bicycle information, and transportation solutions.
- Campus Maps Find AED and emergency BlueLight phone locations, CatTran tracker and transit information.
- Support Resources Get connected to mental health support services and on-campus housing information.
*for users logged in with NetID
FAQ
General
SafeCats is the university’s safety app, designed to help you stay prepared, informed and connected on and around campus. Log in with NetID to access all features, including Friend Walk, WorkAlone, Social Escape, Mobile BlueLight and reporting non-emergency tips. The app content will be regularly updated based on campus feedback, with new features added so it keeps getting better over time.
All students, employees, parents, friends and campus visitors are invited to download the new app to stay informed and prepared in the event of an emergency. You can download SafeCats for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
University users can log in with NetID to access all features. Non-university users can enter the app as a Guest.
If you have any trouble downloading, setting up, or using the app, please contact the 24/7 IT Support Center. Based on feedback, there may be information sessions or other instruction offered.
Using SafeCats
Tips are received by Office of Public Safety and are shared with the appropriate department for follow up. You can choose to submit your tip anonymously.
Push notifications go straight through the app rather than having to be routed through an email or cell service provider.
SafeCats is designed to be accessible and has been reviewed by the University of Arizona Disability Resource Center (DRC). The university and the DRC continue to partner with the vendor to enhance accessibility.
The SafeCats app is powered by Rave Mobile Safety, a campus safety platform. SafeCats is customized by the University of Arizona to reflect the unique needs and services of our campus community.
UAlert Notifications in SafeCats
Enable push notifications to receive UAlert messages in SafeCats more quickly than via email or text. You will need to enable location services in the app and on your phone to share your location in real time in case of an emergency.
UAlert push notifications were available in the SafeCats app starting Aug. 18.
If you are a university student, employee or designated campus colleague, your university email address listed in UAccess is automatically registered to receive Tucson UAlert messages. You cannot opt out of receiving these emails.
You can unsubscribe from text notifications in one of two ways:
- Reply to a UAlert text with STOP.
- Log in to your UAlert profile and remove your cellphone number.
LiveSafe app
SafeCats replaces the LiveSafe app, which was deactivated on Aug. 18.
On Aug. 18, the LiveSafe safety app will be deactivated and replaced by SafeCats, the university’s new safety app. Push notifications will no longer be sent through LiveSafe. It is recommended you download the SafeCats app and enable push notifications by Aug. 18 to ensure continued access to in-app UAlert notifications and safety tools.
Yes. Please download the SafeCats app and enable push notifications by Aug. 18 to ensure continued access to in-app UAlert notifications and safety tools.
On Aug. 18, the LiveSafe app services were deactivated and replaced by SafeCats, the university’s new safety app.
You will no longer receive in-app UAlert notifications or utilize the in-app tools after LiveSafe is deactivated. To stay connected to safety resources and alerts, please download SafeCats.
To avoid confusion, it is recommended to uninstall LiveSafe once you have switched to SafeCats.
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