About this app

GBC Safety is the official safety app of George Brown College. It is the only app that integrates with George Brown College's safety and security systems. George Brown College has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the George Brown College campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources.

GBC Safety features include:

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

- Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to George Brown College security in real-time in case of a crisis

- 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.

- Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to George Brown College security.

- Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app.
- Chat with Security: Communicate live with safety staff at George Brown College via chat.
- Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time.
- Share Map with your Location: Send your location to a friend by sending them a map of your position.
- I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing.


- Campus Map: Navigate around the George Brown College area.

- Emergency Plans: 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.

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

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

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

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App Permissions

Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Marker permission for applications that wish to access notification policy.