In an article published recently in Duke Today "Duke's Safety App Get's New Look and Features," it was announced that input from the Duke community helped shape the redesign of Duke's LiveSafe app. 

Nikki Holland, a dental assistant at the Duke Aesthetic Center, added the free LiveSafe app to her smartphone not long after it was made available to the Duke community in 2016.

Aside from the app alerting about downed trees or other incidents such as severe weather, she hasn’t had to use the app’s other features, such as the ability to quickly message the Duke University Police Department to report suspicious activity.

But, Holland said that doesn’t lessen the appreciation she has for the app.s

“I like to know it’s there if I need it,” Holland said.

The LiveSafe app, available at no charge to Duke staff, faculty, students, visitors and parents, is offered for Apple and Android devices. Among the features, the app allows community members to submit messages about incidents to Duke Police with the touch of a button. Staff in the Duke University Police Department communications center monitor messages 24/7.

This summer, the app had a comprehensive update that includes new functionality and an easier-to-use home screen. The redesign was guided by survey data LiveSafe received from the Duke community, providing insight into how the app is used and which services are most popular.

Read the full story and learn how to download the app here.