QU Partners with MyForce to Enhance Student Safety
Quincy University has taken one step further in enhancing the safety of students— not just on campus, but anywhere the student’s mobile phone works. QU has partnered with MyForce — a personal security service accessed through a smartphone application — that offers an innovative way for a student to summon help, if needed, allowing campus security and local authorities to monitor the live alert, while having access to critical details to expedite help, and arrive to the incident informed.
How it Works
You or your student can register at myforce.com. Your student will fill out their own profile — which includes name, address, vehicle information, a photograph, medical history, any known safety concerns, as well as emergency contacts. When complete, the application is downloaded to the student’s smartphone through their respective app store. Then, when activated on the phone, all the student needs to do is send an alert with the touch of a button, even if they’re simply worried. The MyForce team receives the alert and listens to incoming audio to gain further insight into the incident. The student does not have to speak if they’re unable to, MyForce is their advocate and will get them the help they need, when they need it. The student’s position is fixed through the GPS in the smartphone and assistance is on the way! The service is available for iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry devices.
