Amherst College Safety

Amherst College Safety is the official safety app of Amherst College. It is the only app that integrates with Amherst College's safety and security systems. ACPD has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Amherst College campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources.

Amherst College Safety features include:

- Report Emergency: Contact the correct services for the Amherst College area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern

- Panic Button: Send your location to Amherst College security in real-time in case of a crisis

- Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination.

- Campus Maps: Navigate around the Amherst College area.

- Emergency Handbook: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data.

- Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Amherst College.

- Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Amherst College safety when on-campus emergencies occur.

Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.