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Campus Safety

Personal Safety Tips

  • Stay alert, be aware of your surroundings
  • Stand tall, walk purposefully. Trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable in a place or situation, leave.
  • Travel in groups, especially during city-wide celebrations such as Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest
  • Plan your travel route before you leave for your destination
  • Always keep at least one hand free
  • Carry as little cash as possible and be careful when in checkout lines and ATMs
  • Keep "emergency" money for cab fare, bus fare, or a telephone call
  • If you suspect you're being followed by someone on foot, cross the street and head for the nearest well lighted, populated area. Walk quickly or run to a house or store and call the police
  • If you are being followed by someone in a car, change direction immediately. Try to get the cars license number and description.
  • Never hitchhike or accept a ride from a stranger
  • Save emergency numbers in your cellular phone. The numbers for XUPD (504) 520-7490, NOPD (504) 821-2222, and 911 should be programmed on speed dial in your telephone

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XULASafe App 

For iOS and Android 

Put campus security and safety in your pocket with the new XULA Safe app. A collection of features and tools to help you stay safe during your day to day at Xavier University of Louisiana, and it’s FREE! 

FEATURES

  • Instantly Receive Important / Emergency Notification 
  • Virtual Walk-Home, Mobile Blue-Light and Friend-Walk 
  • Emergency Plan Available 
  • Mobile Blue Light Silent Alarm 
  • Campus Map / Searchable Interactive Map 
  • Chat with a Dispatcher in Real-Time for Assistance 
  • Report Crime / Power Outages Instantly 
  • GPS Location / Share your location with Friends & Family 
  • Campus Safety Status 
  • Geofencing Ideal for Organizational Services 

To download the app on IOS devices Click HERE 

Email

We aim need to reach people where they are, in addition to alerts via social media, we will send emails with general updates related to weather and other events. You can also send us emails regarding safety at xupd@xula.edu or call us at 504-520-xxxx.

 

Blue Light Safety Poles 

How the Blue Light System Works  

As part of the Xavier University Police Department's continuing efforts to improve campus safety, the Code Blue Emergency System is placed in strategic locations around campus.  

This system uses call towers located in various parts of the campus and are activated by pushing the red button located on the front of the tower and speaking normally.  

When activated, the towers call the Xavier University Police Department via a telephone line dedicated to the system. Additionally, when activated, the system allows the Xavier University dispatcher visual surveillance of the tower and the immediately surrounding area.

Blue Light Phone Location Map