{"id":156475,"date":"2026-05-18T10:40:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T15:40:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/?p=156475"},"modified":"2026-05-18T14:52:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T19:52:04","slug":"uwm-to-remove-aging-blue-light-phones-and-retain-those-on-campus-perimeter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/uwm-to-remove-aging-blue-light-phones-and-retain-those-on-campus-perimeter\/","title":{"rendered":"UWM to remove aging blue light phones and retain those on campus perimeter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">UWM\u00a0continues\u00a0to modernize its campus safety infrastructure\u00a0to match how students\u00a0and employees\u00a0use technology today. As part of that effort, the\u00a0Blue Light Phone Optimization Project\u00a0will bring our emergency communication systems in line with current technology\u00a0and\u00a0our overall safety strategy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Over the next\u00a0three\u00a0months,\u00a0UWM\u00a0will be removing\u00a024 aging blue light emergency phones\u00a0from\u00a0the interior of campus. The units\u00a0are more than 25 years old and\u00a0have reached the end of their lifecycle. Their failure rate has increased, and they\u00a0require\u00a0more maintenance, with\u00a0limited vendor support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Emergency phones in\u00a0UWM\u2019s\u00a0p<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">arking structures will\u00a0remain in place.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Another\u00a024 blue\u00a0light phones will remain\u00a0in key locations\u00a0around the campus perimeter,\u00a0so our community has\u00a0access to emergency communication.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Several\u00a0factors\u00a0shaped\u00a0the decision to remove two dozen emergency phones:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Minimal usage:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0In the last decade,\u00a0blue light phones have had little to no use.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Aging infrastructure:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0The current system relies on outdated technology with increasing failure rates and limited replacement parts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Increasing\u00a0maintenance\u00a0cost:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Ongoing repairs are more costly and less sustainable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enhanced\u00a0campus environment:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Interior campus spaces benefit from bright and consistent lighting, maintained sight lines and extensive camera coverage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Modern safety tools:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0The availability of mobile solutions such as the Rave Guardian app provides faster, more flexible access to emergency services, including real-time location\u00a0sharing and direct communication with\u00a0UWM PD\u00a0dispatch.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0project work will be coordinated with campus partners, including Facilities and UITS, to ensure safe and efficient removal of\u00a0emergency phones and continued system reliability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We remain committed to providing a\u00a0safe campus environment and will continue evaluating and enhancing our safety technologies to best serve our community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Safety first<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It takes all of us to create the safest environment possible to learn,\u00a0live\u00a0and work. Here are some essential tips:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be aware of your\u00a0surroundings, and\u00a0report suspicious behavior.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Call 911 or the UWM Police non-emergency line: 414-229-4627, which is answered 24 hours a day.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sign up for\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/police\/data-policies-resources\/uwm-emergency-alerts\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">emergency alerts<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and download the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/police\/data-policies-resources\/uwm-emergency-alerts\/rave-guardian-mobile-app\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">RAVE Guardian mobile app<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW219758834 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW219758834 BCX0\">U<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW219758834 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW219758834 BCX0\">se<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW219758834 BCX0\">\u00a0the app to\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span 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