Safe Redbirds

Safe Redbirds is the official safety app of Illinois State University. It is the only app that integrates with ISU's safety and security systems. ISU Police and Emergency Management worked together to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty, staff, and guests with added safety on the Illinois State University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources.

Safe Redbirds features include:

• Emergency Numbers: Contact the correct services for the Illinois State University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern.


• Emergency Guides: Campus emergency documentation with instructions on what to do in different types of emergency situations. Guides are available in both plain text and short video clips.


• Virtual Blue Light: Speak with an ISU Police dispatcher and share your location in real time.


• Redbird Safe Walk: Request ISU Police to walk with you on campus.


• Virtual Safe Walk: Allow an ISU Police dispatcher to monitor your walk for added safety.


• Friend Walk: Share your location with a friend to track you in real time.


• Tip Reporting: Report safety concerns directly to ISU Police and other key offices on campus.


• Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with a set of tools provided in one convenient app.

Campus Maps:

• Campus Map: Navigate around ISU’s campus and see details about each campus building.


• Where’s My Bus?: Track the Redbird Express or other Connect Transit lines in real time.


• Campus Parking Map: See details of all parking lots on campus.


• Campus AEDs: Interactive map with the locations of all AEDs on campus.


• Evacuation Assembly Areas: Interactive map with pre-designated emergency evacuation assembly areas.


• Blue Light Phones: Interactive map showing all physical blue light phones on campus.

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