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Campus Police | Campus Safety App

KNIGHT WATCH: Campus Safety App

Knight Watch is the official safety app of Southern University at New Orleans. It is the only app that integrates with Southern University at New Orleans's safety and security systems. SUNOPD has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty, and staff with added safety on the Southern University at New Orleans campus. Knight Watch will also send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources.

Download Knight Watch

-Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Southern University at New Orleans area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern.

-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.

-Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Southern University at New Orleans security.

-Virtual WalkHome: Allow SUNOPD to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual WalkHome 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.

-Campus Maps: Navigate around the Southern University at New Orleans area.

-Emergency Preparedness: 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 Southern University at New Orleans.

-Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Southern University at New Orleans safety when on-campus emergencies occur.

You will not receive marketing advertisements from Knight Watch.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Knight Watch?

Knight Watch is a mobile app made available by the SUNO Police Department. Designed to integrate with university safety and security systems, Knight Watch is a hub for instant access to safety resources and important safety alerts. Knight Watch technology includes modules for anonymous tips and non-emergency reporting, along with virtual safety components that are monitored by SUNOPD.

Is there a fee to download and access Knight Watch?

Knight Watch is free; there is no fee associated with downloading and utilizing the app.

Do I have to connect to the internet to use Knight Watch?

Internet access is needed to download Knight Watch. Many of the features within the Knigth Watch app can function without an active internet connection. Features, such as emailing, some calling aspects, and direct links to websites do require an active internet connection. Emergency Preparedness resources are accessible without an active internet connection or cellular data.

Where is Knigth Watch available to download?

Download Knight Watch directly on your smart device iPhone or Android.