DW Alert vs PeraltaSafety

The DW Alert app connects students in an emergency to campus safety, 911 or local safety services off campus. Students can also designate emergency contacts for help in an emergency event as well.

PeraltaSafety is the official safety app of the Peralta Community College District. It is the only app that integrates with Peralta Community College District's safety and security systems. The Department of Community Safety has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Peralta Community College District campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. PeraltaSafety features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Peralta Community College District area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Emergency Procedures: 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. - 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. - Virtual Safety Escort: Allow the Department of Community Safety 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. - Call 911 Now: Send your location to Peralta Community College District security in real-time in case of a crisis - Report a Tip: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Peralta Community College District security. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Campus Maps: Navigate around the Peralta Community College District area. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Peralta Community College District safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.