HINDS ALERT

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

HINDS ALERT features include:

• Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Hinds CC area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern

• Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Hinds CC Campus Police 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.

• Report a Tip: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Hinds CC Campus Police.

• Virtual Guardian: Allow Campus Police to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual Guardian and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination.

• Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Chat with Campus Police: Communicate live with safety staff at Hinds CC via chat. - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time. - Share Map with your Location: Send your location to a friend by sending them a map of your position. - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Campus Map: Navigate around the Hinds CC area.

• Quick Safety Guide: 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 Hinds CC.

• Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Hinds CC Campus Police when on-campus emergencies occur.

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