Guardly
Students can instantaneously connect with friends and family in emergencies with Guardly. With a few taps, users can dial for help or send out an alert. Triggering an alert enables real-time location tracking.
Students can also capture and send photos to mobile contacts or authorities in non-threatening emergencies. On the app's map, users can see which friends and family members are nearby. Another in-app defense lets students sound off a blaring siren to "deter would-be attackers" and "signal for help."
Price: Free iOS, Android and Blackberry app with $1.99 monthly subscription or $19.99 one-year subscription. App comes with a few free features.
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Personal safety tends to take a back seat during the school year -- when class assignments, part-time jobs and social responsibilities weigh heavy on a student's shoulders.
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Now that we're several weeks into the school year, we wanted to remind students that college campuses, even with elevated police presence, are not immune to crime and safety issues. Adding a few mobile safety applications to your iPhone, Android device or Blackberry phone gives you an extra layer of protection.
Above are six apps that all students should have handy. The anti-violence apps we've listed can be used during emergencies or in uncomfortable situations. With the apps, students can connect instantly with friends, family, an operator, or a 911 dispatcher. As always, in the event of imminent danger, call 911 right away.
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This story originally published on Mashable here.
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