# PENGUINsafe — Official YSU Mobile Safety App

> Official YSU Mobile Safety App (iPhone/iPad app by Youngstown State University.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguinsafe/id6740711858 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Youngstown State University](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364639346)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-01-23
- Data updated: 2026-05-16
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguinsafe/id6740711858/reviews.md

## What is PENGUINsafe?

PENGUINsafe is the official safety app of Youngstown State University. It is the only app that integrates with YSU's safety and security systems. YSU Police has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Youngstown State University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources.

PENGUINsafe features include:

- Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the YSU area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern

- Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to YSU security in real-time in case of a crisis

- Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to YSU security.

- Virtual WalkHome: Allow Campus Security 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.
      - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time.
      - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing.

- Campus Maps: Navigate around the YSU area.

- Emergency Response: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies.

- Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at YSU.

- Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from YSU safety when on-campus emergencies occur.

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


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2025-01-24

No release notes.

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