{"id":271,"date":"2023-05-10T09:25:59","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T14:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/police\/?page_id=271"},"modified":"2026-03-19T09:31:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T14:31:47","slug":"rave-guardian-mobile-app","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/police\/data-policies-resources\/uwm-emergency-alerts\/rave-guardian-mobile-app\/","title":{"rendered":"RAVE Guardian Mobile App"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Rave Guardian is a mobile safety app that connects students, faculty, and staff directly with University Police resources through texting, confidential tips, location sharing, a call directory and a safety\/resource content portal. The app also contains helpful safety information and a call directory to keep users a fingers tap away from campus safety resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-the-rave-guardian-app\">Get the Rave Guardian App<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4\" id=\"h-24-7-two-way-connectivity-between-students-campus-police-and-other-security-resources\"><strong>24\/7, Two-Way Connectivity Between Students, Campus Police and Other Security Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Easy Access:<\/strong> Get emergency messages by Wi-Fi, even without a phone signal!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Never Walk Alone:<\/strong> Share information with trusted friends, family and police.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Text:<\/strong> Need a SAFEWALK? See something suspicious? Have a tip? Report a crime?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Phone Numbers:<\/strong> Easy connections to local police departments and other resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quick Info:<\/strong> Takes you directly to campus safety resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Help Is On the Way:<\/strong> Call UWMPD and share your location for a quick, accurate response.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To download the app for free, head over to the Apple App or Google Play stores and search for \u201cRave Guardian\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter uwm-c-img--center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/rave-guardian\/id691246562\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"154\" height=\"52\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/police\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/655\/2023\/05\/apple-download-app-store.png\" alt=\"Icon of Apple Store\" class=\"wp-image-272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/police\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/655\/2023\/05\/apple-download-app-store.png 154w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/police\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/655\/2023\/05\/apple-download-app-store-150x52.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 154px) 100vw, 154px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter uwm-c-img--center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.ravemobilesafety.raveguardian\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"52\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/police\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/655\/2023\/05\/google-play-store.png\" alt=\"Icon of Google Play Store\" class=\"wp-image-273\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/police\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/655\/2025\/12\/RAVE.pdf\">Download the Rave Guardian App Flyer<\/a> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-rave-mobile-technology\"><strong>What is Rave Mobile Technology?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>RAVE Mobile Technology is the emergency communications platform that UWM uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/police\/services\/uwm-emergency-alerts\/\">UWM Emergency Alerts<\/a>, also known as \u201cRAVE Alerts\u201d provide students, faculty, and staff with notifications via SMS text message and\/or email in the event of a campus emergency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RAVE Guardian is a mobile safety app, that students, staff and faculty can use to enhance their safety while at UWM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-additional-rave-guardian-information\"><strong>Additional Rave Guardian Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want the low down on installing the app and how to use it? 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