Students attending Northeastern State University (NSU), who use smartphones, can soon protect their security by downloading a new app called Personal Guardian.Security and safety is a major issue for college students these days, not least because of several recent attacks on students. In response to these concerns the university has launched a new app, which can be downloaded by users of Apple iPhones or Android smartphones. The app helps police to monitor the whereabouts of students who opt in to the scheme, using GPS. The student can press an icon on their phone to alert the police to the fact that they feel they are in danger and the police will be able to track their location.Detective Sgt. Jim Flores of the NSU Police Department, explained, "We are always looking for progressive types of law enforcement technology and different ways to protect our students. And one of the things we decided to go with was Personal Guardian."There are several modes the students can opt for, from requesting a police officer be dispatched right away, to a ‘follow me’ mode, which will ensure students walking home alone at night can be confident that the police know their whereabouts.
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